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VMware VCF 9 Implementation

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has completed a procurement process for the implementation of VMware VCF 9 at their Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh. This tender, identified by the title "VMware VCF 9 Implementation", falls under the industry category of networking software packages, specifically classified with CPV code 48210000. The procurement process was conducted as an award procedure without prior publication, justified on technical grounds, which concluded with the contract being signed on 29th May 2026. The project involved renewing a 5-year subscription and professional services, worth £1,480,218.82 GBP, with the supplier, VMware International Unlimited Company. The procurement was managed under a 'limited' method, highlighting its exclusive nature.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in software and network systems, particularly those offering unique or proprietary solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded without a competitive process due to its specific technical nature, similar tenders could offer avenues for businesses that can align with the technical needs and integration requirements of using VMware products and similar virtualisation solutions, encouraging partnerships with educational institutions or public sector bodies like Edinburgh Napier University. Companies with the capability to innovate or provide niche solutions in software packages and information systems might find distinct advantages in responding to such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

VMware VCF 9 Implementation

Notice Description

A converged implementation and installation of VCF 9 from the current VMware installed state, plus 5-year End User Licence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a 5-year subscription renewal contract for our VMware provision plus professional services to deploy VCF version 9.1.

Procurement Information

These are supplies ands services intended as a partial replacement and upgrade of, and extension to, an existing software installation, where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility with, and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance of, our cloud computing and virtualization technology environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051712-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,480,218 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Post Town
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VMWARE INTERNATIONAL

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