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SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 08:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support" was managed by Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom. This process was primarily categorized under the goods industry, specifically dealing with license management software. The procurement followed a direct method below threshold, thereby not involving competition. The contract was awarded to CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (T/A ARO), with a contract period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. This tender had an associated gross amount of £118,000, with the contract officially signed on 1 September 2025.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and technology sector, particularly those specializing in software licensing and IT support services. The absence of open competition due to the procurement method suggests a tailored scope, thus businesses with pre-established credentials and expertise in the specific technological requirements of VxRail and VMware would be well-suited for future opportunities. Additionally, it provides insight for similar large-scale IT solution providers seeking engagement in direct procurement proceedings with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support

Notice Description

SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support 1X VxRail VMware Subscription 648X VxRail VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), 1X ProSupport Plus VxRail Sub Sftwr Spt-Maint

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (T/A ARO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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