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title: "VMware Server Storage"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# VMware Server Storage

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8ccf9b1-dc47-483f-87e2-0d79667dc9a7

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for VMware Server Storage, designated under the CPV code 30210000, which pertains to data-processing machines (hardware). The process, titled "VMware Server Storage," was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, valued at £275,175, covers the contract period from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2031. The supplier awarded the contract is Dell Corporation Limited. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with the main delivery address located in Southampton, postcode SO17 1BJ. The award stage of the procurement process took place on 8th January 2026, with the award notice published the following day.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the data-processing machines sector, especially those capable of engaging with large-scale framework agreements. While the tender was not targeted towards SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large enterprises similar to Dell Corporation Limited stand to benefit significantly. Companies with expertise in providing robust server storage solutions and with experience in handling sizeable public contracts will find such procurement opportunities beneficial for business expansion and maintaining competitive advantage in the industry.

## Notice

The University of Southampton would like to procure VMware Server Storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcc1af6-529f-4fdc-835e-2cc641e9542f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,175 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| 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 | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcc1af6-529f-4fdc-835e-2cc641e9542f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcc1af6-529f-4fdc-835e-2cc641e9542f
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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