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VMWare Distributed Firewall

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, has awarded a contract for VMWare Distributed Firewall services to Proact IT. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract value amounting to GBP 135,710.5. The award was made under the Open Procedure procurement method in the Services category. The contract was signed on 31st July 2023, creating opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry to provide similar services.

This tender by the University of Aberdeen presents an opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specializing in VMWare services, to compete and potentially grow their business. Suppliers with expertise in delivering VMWare NSX Distributed software services and support would be well-suited to participate in this type of procurement process. The procurement stage has transitioned from the tender phase to award, indicating a successful outcome for the selected supplier, Proact IT.

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Notice Title

VMWare Distributed Firewall

Notice Description

VMWare NSX Distributed software services and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice for VMWare NSX Distributed software services and support.. This is an award notice for the provision of VMWare NSX Distributed software services and support for the University of Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740326
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG484938
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,710 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT

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