Award

VMware by Broadcom Virtualisation Platform Licences

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "VMware by Broadcom Virtualisation Platform Licences" under the CPV code 72222300. This open procedure culminated in the contract award on 17th March 2025, after the tender reached its award stage. The contract, valued at £844,804.56, falls under the services category and covers the region of the UKM. Key stakeholders in this process include the supplier Computacenter (UK) Limited, who has been awarded the contract. The process was managed with strict adherence to the open procedure guidelines, ensuring competitive and fair participation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software value-added reseller services, particularly those experienced with VMware and virtualisation platforms. Although the current contract has been awarded, future similar tenders could benefit IT service providers, including large-scale enterprises and SMEs ready to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputability, provide financial growth, and foster long-term partnerships with the Scottish Government, creating a promising premise for business development in the technology and public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware by Broadcom Virtualisation Platform Licences

Notice Description

Contract award notice for purchase of VMWare licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice for the purchase of VMWare licences. Please note this is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793527
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526154
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£844,804 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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