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title: "Vmware Software Licences"
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# Vmware Software Licences

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-300edb40-bf6e-487e-9fc4-623064b92cd1

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for VMware software licences, essential for their digital infrastructure, including services in virtualisation, virtual desktop platforms, and management software. This contract, titled "VMware Software Licences," falls under the database and operating software package category, with a value of £1,187,068.05. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. MTI Technology Limited has been awarded the contract, with servicing set to commence on 28th April 2026 and expected to conclude on 27th April 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large companies in the technology services sector, particularly those specialising in virtualisation software and infrastructure solutions. Though the procurement is now awarded, businesses with capabilities in bespoke software licensing solutions, software support, and infrastructure management could look for similar contract opportunities. By establishing frameworks or partnerships with educational institutions, companies can leverage such contracts as a means of expanding their market presence and demonstrating expertise in servicing complex operational needs.

## Notice

VMware licenses provide the virtual infrastructure (private cloud) for the whole University and the most advantageous licence for the scale the University uses is the Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) and is priced based the number of devices to be covered (processor cores). The University has held this type of licence since 2016 and covers numerous VMware products used across the University: 1) vSphere Enterprise (Virtualisation Software, including compute and storage) 2) VMware Horizon Test platform (Virtual Desktop and application software) - increased licences 3) VMware vRealize Operations (management software) 4) Consultancy and Training Credits The current ELA ends on the 27th April 2026 and needs to be renewed otherwise the University digital systems will stop working and be unsupported. This virtualisation software is a critical service used by the University and runs all of the campus-based systems, including: 1) General Virtual/Cloud environment on campus a. Infrastructure servers b. Academic Servers c. Research serves d. Business engagement 2) The SITS infrastructure 3) The Virtual Desktop (VDI) service 4) Security and management platforms for the above 5) Training Credits so we keep up with the technology. Without these services the University digital server infrastructure would stop working

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748158d9-f38d-44c7-a1ca-285477d51e0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,187,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,187,068 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748158d9-f38d-44c7-a1ca-285477d51e0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748158d9-f38d-44c7-a1ca-285477d51e0a
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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