Planning

VMWare Licences

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "VMWare Licences" is initiated by the Office for National Statistics, a central government public authority based in Newport, United Kingdom. The industry category is focused on software package and information systems, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. The process involves a VMWare ELA 3-year renewal and related services, with the main procurement category being goods. A future notice is expected to be issued by 1st February 2027, and the contract period is planned to run from 27th July 2027 to 26th July 2028. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3,933,991.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in software solutions and cloud services, particularly those with expertise in VMWare products. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive software package systems and cyber recovery solutions are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement method allows for competitive participation aligned with UK public procurement regulations, providing potential for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare Licences

Notice Description

VMWare ELA-3 year renewal, VMWare Cloud on AWS-1Year renewal, VMWare Live Cyber Recovery-3 year renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046826-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,278,326 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2027 - 26 Jul 2028 1-2 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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