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Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software

University Of Edinburgh

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22 May 2026 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of virtualisation management software, particularly VMware, under a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, with the award procedure not requiring prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), is valued at £3,441,439.62 and encompasses a contract period of five years. The contract location is identified as UKM75, with the contract signed on 18 May 2026, following an active award made on the same date. The procurement process was essential to maintain the continuity and integration of critical infrastructure at the university, and it falls under the complete status in the procurement stage.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on IT and software solutions, particularly those that can provide highly specialised virtualisation and cloud management systems. While the current procurement was limited to a specific supplier due to technical requirements, it highlights an ongoing demand in academic institutions for robust and seamless virtualisation solutions that ensure service continuity. Businesses looking to engage with similar projects might consider developing unique, competitive capabilities or seek partnerships to align with universities' increasingly complex infrastructure needs. The opportunity is particularly suited to businesses that can navigate the technical and integration challenges in large-scale institutions like universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software

Notice Description

Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a contract without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,441,439 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

VMWARE UK LIMITED

VMware International Unlimited Company

Further Information

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