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title: "VMWare by Broadcom Support and Subscription Renewal 2024 -2029"
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# VMWare by Broadcom Support and Subscription Renewal 2024 -2029

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42b6255a-1ff7-4f60-9a50-8e794403e6db

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of VMWare by Broadcom Support and Subscription from 2024 to 2029. This tender, valued at £492,364.80, falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed as a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework. The tender period concluded on 20th October 2024, with the contract period set to start on 5th November 2024 and end on 4th November 2029. Key dates include the award notice published on 21st February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and subscription services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes. The MCA's reliance on VMWare across its Blue Light Infrastructure underscores the critical nature of this support, creating long-term business prospects for the awarded supplier, Ultima Business Solutions, a large scale enterprise based in Berkshire, Reading. This contract provides room for growth and expansion for qualified vendors proficient in technology products and associated services within government frameworks.

## Notice

VMWare Support and Subscription (SnS). VMWare is currently in use across the entire Blue Light Infrastructure environment and purchasing the Subscription and Support entitles MCA to software support as well as crucial updates and software patches. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services 2) open to all Lot 3 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e656d6-0dc3-4039-a2cb-614bf2edbe46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,364 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e656d6-0dc3-4039-a2cb-614bf2edbe46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e656d6-0dc3-4039-a2cb-614bf2edbe46
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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