Planning

Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Planning

05 May 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is initiating a procurement process titled "Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation". This project falls within the education sector and aims to explore efficient ways of delivering applications to desktops, specifically for Mac users accessing Windows applications. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a planned future notice date set for 2nd June 2017. The main procurement category is goods, and responses to this request for information will help identify suitable off-the-shelf solutions for the university's needs. The primary location for delivery is Dundee, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in application virtualisation and software solutions to expand their market presence. Companies that offer innovative IT services, particularly those experienced in flexible application delivery systems, would be well-positioned to respond. By participating in this engagement, firms can showcase their capabilities to meet the University's requirements and potentially secure future contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation

Notice Description

The University of Dundee is looking at more flexible ways of delivering applications to desktops, as well as enabling Mac users to access Windows applications. This RFI is designed to enable the University to establish what off-the-shelf solutions exist to meet this need.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee is currently looking at more efficient and flexible ways to deliver applications on its desktops, as well as enabling Mac users to have access to Windows applications. This is RFI (Request For Information) is designed to allow the University to establish what options are available to meet the above need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494373
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282102
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
UKM21 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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