---
title: "VMware vSphere"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504b8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504b8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# VMware vSphere

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504b8

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "VMware vSphere". This procurement falls under the "Computer-related services" industry category and is located in the Bradford region. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract signed on 17th April 2025. The contract, valued at £83,051.52 (gross amount £99,661.82), is for providing VMware licenses to meet the virtualisation needs of the authority. The procurement method used was "direct" and below the threshold without competition. The contract period is from 17th April 2025 to 30th March 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in computer-related services and software solutions. Large enterprises, particularly those with experience in providing IT infrastructure solutions, will find this procurement particularly relevant. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with public sector clients and demonstrate their expertise in delivering critical IT services. Additionally, sub-central government projects, such as this one, can offer sustained engagement opportunities, leading to long-term growth and stability.

## Notice

To provide VMware licences for the virtualisation requirements across West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,051 |
| Contracts value | £83,051 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD11 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Birstall and Birkenshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Spen Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015857-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2025
  17th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015857-2025
  17th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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