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VMWare 2026

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "VMWare 2026" was conducted by Cardiff University, a public body in the education sector. The contract, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems, is for a call-off from the SLRA. The procurement was completed in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with key procurement activities concluding on 2nd June 2026. This process was handled through a limited procurement method, meaning there was no prior publication of a call for competition, and falls outside the scope of standard directive applications, as outlined in the legal framework. The awarded contract, valued at £82,539.52, was signed on the same date with CDW Limited serving as the supplier. Despite being part of a framework arrangement, the procurement was conducted without competitive tendering as per the framework's established call-off procedures.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software packages and information systems, particularly those already positioned within existing frameworks or capable of delivering specialized goods swiftly. Large-scale enterprises, such as CDW Limited, would find such opportunities particularly advantageous given the framework's specific call-off nature and the need for strategic partnerships that allow for expedient delivery. For businesses seeking growth, aligning with frameworks or collaborative ventures with public institutions like Cardiff University can offer additional procurement channels. Tailored for entities adept at navigating the public procurement landscape without open competition, this contract highlights the benefits of building strong relationships and understanding framework processes with central purchasing bodies.

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Notice Title

VMWare 2026

Notice Description

VMWare - Call-off from SLRA

Procurement Information

Call-off contract from Framework established under PCR15

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051728-2026
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
£82,539 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 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
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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