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title: "VMware &CISCO HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74bee505-f181-4ce8-a132-c01b96b57187"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2024-11-22"
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# VMware &CISCO HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74bee505-f181-4ce8-a132-c01b96b57187

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for the support and maintenance of VMware and CISCO hardware and software. This contract, falling under the industry categories of mainframe hardware and software support services (CPV codes 30211200 and 72261000 respectively), covers services for the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 21 August 2023. The contract commenced on 1 September 2023 and will conclude on 31 August 2027, with a total value of £83,568.33.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in VMware and CISCO systems. Although the contract has been awarded to ANS GROUP LTD, businesses of a similar scale could find growth potential in similar future tenders within the comprehensive support services sector. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable software and hardware maintenance solutions and a track record of managing large-scale IT infrastructure, akin to that required by higher education institutions, would be well-suited to compete in this market space.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require support and maintenance of hardware and software .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74213219-1e47-4639-9776-a5cb4a9dce8f |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,568 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74213219-1e47-4639-9776-a5cb4a9dce8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74213219-1e47-4639-9776-a5cb4a9dce8f
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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