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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas VMWare licences 2019"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas VMWare licences 2019

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66b95c7f-f2c6-4ed6-badf-5dd5a43a8586

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK. The title of the tender is "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas VMWare licences 2019", which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. Currently, the process is in the active tender stage with a closing date of 21st March 2019. This contract, with a total value of £25,000, seeks to provide a year of support and maintenance renewal for VMware licenses, and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those with experience in licensing and support services for VMware products. Companies that fit this profile can leverage the open procurement method to compete for this contract, which is particularly suited for SMEs looking to expand their market presence in public sector contracts. Interested bidders should prepare their submissions prior to the deadline to ensure consideration for this vital service contract.

## Notice

Cefas has a requirement for the provision of a 1 year support and maintenance renewal for VMware Licenses. https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9UUK494N75 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/188f9116-fed3-447e-954b-6475c821ebae |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2020 |
| 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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48219300 - Administration software package

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/188f9116-fed3-447e-954b-6475c821ebae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/188f9116-fed3-447e-954b-6475c821ebae
  13th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-VMWare-licences-2019/9UUK494N75
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9UUK494N75

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