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title: "Renewal of VDI and Virtual Server Environment - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE"
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# Renewal of VDI and Virtual Server Environment - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c15ac125-1b2b-4782-993e-57e66d4a24ea

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council has successfully completed the award phase of its tender titled "Renewal of VDI and Virtual Server Environment." This initiative, classified under the machinery category of servers (CPV code 48820000), involved refreshing IT infrastructure hardware, specifically the VMware vSphere and Horizon environments. The contract commenced on 1st December 2016 and concludes on 30th November 2021, with a total value of £505,976. This was achieved through an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 3rd October 2016.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and services, particularly those with experience in VMware products and virtual environments. Companies that can provide compatible servers and support for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), as well as those engaged in innovative IT solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in similar initiatives with public sector organisations like Milton Keynes Council.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council(MKC) is refreshing IT Infrastructure hardware that is at End of Life. The hardware includes; a VMware vSphere Virtual Server environment and a VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop environment. MKC have been using vSphere for provision of its virtual server estate and has recently entered into an ELA with VMware to continue this provision. The VDI estate is delivered using VMware Horizon, this is also included in the recent ELA. VMware have been consulted on suitable hardware and have referred us to their Hardware Compatibility list.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2023d237-08a3-44e7-bbac-cd176de3658a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £505,976 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE |
| Locality | CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2023d237-08a3-44e7-bbac-cd176de3658a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2023d237-08a3-44e7-bbac-cd176de3658a
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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