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title: "Contract for the Supply of a VMWare Cluster to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a VMWare Cluster to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4794c48c-e9f0-4e92-aae4-1a9a235fcc2c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a VMWare Cluster, valued at £970,102.46. This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry category and was initiated via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th March 2022, with the execution of the contract set to commence on 11th March and last until 31st May 2022. The contract was formally awarded on 11th March 2022, and the award was published on 13th April 2022.

This opportunity presents a substantial prospect for businesses involved in IT equipment and service provision, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the stated suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in computer hardware, virtualisation technology, and managed IT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Moreover, organisations that can showcase efficiency in delivering technology solutions to educational institutions would benefit from engaging in this sector.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a VMWare Cluster to the University of Birmingham. Made as a call off to FRAM420/18

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8913d034-189c-42d7-9ac0-bcc4417174cc |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £970,102 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £808,418 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8913d034-189c-42d7-9ac0-bcc4417174cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8913d034-189c-42d7-9ac0-bcc4417174cc
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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