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title: "DDaT23535 -Management switches VMWare hardware support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-470af7da-7163-49d8-8270-fbd80df47e65"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-12-08"
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# DDaT23535 -Management switches VMWare hardware support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-470af7da-7163-49d8-8270-fbd80df47e65

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) awarded a contract directly to Dell Corporation Limited for the provision of VMWare Management switches and support. The contract value is £67,542.73 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, as the award was made under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework. The contract period is from December 8, 2023, to December 7, 2028. The buying organisation is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The award was published on December 8, 2023.

This opportunity to provide VMWare hardware support is suitable for businesses in the hardware industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit as this contract was earmarked for them. Businesses that have experience with hardware provision and support services can compete for this contract. The award signifies that a direct agreement was made, highlighting potential routes to secure business contracts through existing frameworks in the industry. Businesses interested in providing hardware and support solutions should consider engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited for future opportunities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the provision of VMWare Management switches and support. This procurement is being concluded as a Direct Award under the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cee82fa-d96c-45ca-9409-326a0d630e9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2023 - 7 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,542 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cee82fa-d96c-45ca-9409-326a0d630e9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cee82fa-d96c-45ca-9409-326a0d630e9b
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d64e4086-16cc-4562-8310-b5f8484e6810

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