Planning

VMware Software Products

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 15:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of VMware software products is currently in the planning stage and is led by the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. This upcoming tender, with a gross value of £3,000,000, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The open procedure is designed to acquire goods above the threshold, with the contract period set from 24th October 2026 to 23rd October 2029, with possible renewal. Prospective tender documentation is planned to be published by 1st June 2026.

This tender presents excellent potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software products and services. It is especially suitable for SMEs due to the open procurement method. Businesses experienced in delivering high-value goods to public authorities, such as healthcare trusts, would find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. Leveraging this contract could enhance their market presence in the health sector's technology space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Software Products

Notice Description

Supply of VMware products and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035346-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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