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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas VMWare 2018"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas VMWare 2018

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b435df0-34cc-4b12-81a7-ccc7be48fe4f

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is currently conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas VMWare 2018," aimed at providing a one-year support and maintenance renewal for VMware Licenses. This tender falls under the category of license management software development services and is located in Lowestoft, East of England, UK. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 18 April 2018, after which the contract is expected to commence on 23 April 2018 and run for a year. The estimated value of the contract is £25,000, with a minimum threshold set at £10,000, and the process is conducted via an open procedure.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and license management services. As Cefas is specifically considering SMEs for this contract, businesses with relevant expertise in providing support and maintenance for software products would be particularly well-suited to apply. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth by establishing a relationship with a reputable public authority and expanding service offerings in the software management sector.

## Notice

Cefas has a requirement for the provision of a 1-year support and maintenance renewal for VMware Licenses. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878a9ee0-d134-4589-b0d9-80eb1a87443f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 23 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878a9ee0-d134-4589-b0d9-80eb1a87443f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878a9ee0-d134-4589-b0d9-80eb1a87443f
  11th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-VMWare-2018/6556E387HY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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