---
title: "Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680b3

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of virtualisation management software, particularly VMware, under a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, with the award procedure not requiring prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), is valued at £3,441,439.62 and encompasses a contract period of five years. The contract location is identified as UKM75, with the contract signed on 18 May 2026, following an active award made on the same date. The procurement process was essential to maintain the continuity and integration of critical infrastructure at the university, and it falls under the complete status in the procurement stage.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on IT and software solutions, particularly those that can provide highly specialised virtualisation and cloud management systems. While the current procurement was limited to a specific supplier due to technical requirements, it highlights an ongoing demand in academic institutions for robust and seamless virtualisation solutions that ensure service continuity. Businesses looking to engage with similar projects might consider developing unique, competitive capabilities or seek partnerships to align with universities' increasingly complex infrastructure needs. The opportunity is particularly suited to businesses that can navigate the technical and integration challenges in large-scale institutions like universities.

## Notice

Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.

### Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a contract without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047564-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,441,439 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | VMWARE; VMWARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047564-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033131-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829064
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832504
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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