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title: "Provision of VMware Software Licenses"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Provision of VMware Software Licenses

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72c75a99-1483-44d0-bb86-e887ad9c2d86

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of VMware Software Licenses." This contract, worth £95,579.15, falls under the software package and information systems category. It was procured via a selective method, specifically a direct award under Lot 3 of the SLRA Framework. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, commenced on 31st March 2026, marking the end of the tender period. The awarded contract spans from 18th April 2026 to 10th January 2028, with Softcat PLC selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents opportunities for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing cloud infrastructure software like the VMware licenses required. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises experienced in handling framework agreements and delivering valuable IT services are well-positioned to participate in such processes. The procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework, suggests that businesses adept at navigating such agreements could find similar opportunities for growth by focusing on sectors requiring robust IT infrastructure solutions. The involvement of a major scientific research centre like the National Oceanography Centre highlights the importance of these services in supporting scientific and research activities.

## Notice

This notice is for an award of contract via Lot 3 of the SLRA Framework by direct award, in accordance with the provisions of the framework. The purchase was for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e023c8aa-6530-4951-805c-79bbd037d554 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 10 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,579 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,579 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| 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 | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e023c8aa-6530-4951-805c-79bbd037d554

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e023c8aa-6530-4951-805c-79bbd037d554
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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