---
title: "SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d223"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
---

# SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d223

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## Summary

The procurement process for "SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support" was managed by Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom. This process was primarily categorized under the goods industry, specifically dealing with license management software. The procurement followed a direct method below threshold, thereby not involving competition. The contract was awarded to CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (T/A ARO), with a contract period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. This tender had an associated gross amount of £118,000, with the contract officially signed on 1 September 2025.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and technology sector, particularly those specializing in software licensing and IT support services. The absence of open competition due to the procurement method suggests a tailored scope, thus businesses with pre-established credentials and expertise in the specific technological requirements of VxRail and VMware would be well-suited for future opportunities. Additionally, it provides insight for similar large-scale IT solution providers seeking engagement in direct procurement proceedings with public authorities.

## Notice

SAN Licences for VXRAIL / VXR Support 1X VxRail VMware Subscription 648X VxRail VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), 1X ProSupport Plus VxRail Sub Sftwr Spt-Maint

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067686-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (T/A ARO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067686-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067686-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aro.tech
- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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