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NAC/DA/5122 Renewal of VMWare Licences

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of their VMware Licences, with the contract being awarded on 2nd April 2026. The procurement, titled "NAC/DA/5122 Renewal of VMWare Licences," is categorised under the 'general public services' industry and falls within the goods procurement category. The process utilised an 'open' procurement method, executed through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework (SP-21-034). The successful supplier is Computacenter, a large-scale organisation based in Hatfield, indicating a contract value of £91,428.32. The delivery location for the goods is North Ayrshire, and the process has reached the award stage, finalising the contract.

This procurement process provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software solutions, particularly those capable of supplying VMware licences. Large IT services firms like Computacenter are well-suited for such tenders, given the scale and technical expertise required. However, the open procurement method invites diverse competition, potentially allowing smaller and foreign entities to engage if they can provide competitive offers and meet the specified criteria under the government framework. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance business credibility and establish long-term relationships with regional authorities, paving the way for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/DA/5122 Renewal of VMWare Licences

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council are seeking to renew their VMware Licences for a period of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council are seeking to renew their VMWare licences for a period of 12 months. The procurement will be awarded via the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework (SP-21-034) and the contract will be let on these terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828700
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553339
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£91,428 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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