---
title: "Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494373"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2017-05-05"
---

# Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494373

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is initiating a procurement process titled "Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation". This project falls within the education sector and aims to explore efficient ways of delivering applications to desktops, specifically for Mac users accessing Windows applications. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a planned future notice date set for 2nd June 2017. The main procurement category is goods, and responses to this request for information will help identify suitable off-the-shelf solutions for the university's needs. The primary location for delivery is Dundee, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in application virtualisation and software solutions to expand their market presence. Companies that offer innovative IT services, particularly those experienced in flexible application delivery systems, would be well-positioned to respond. By participating in this engagement, firms can showcase their capabilities to meet the University's requirements and potentially secure future contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Dundee is looking at more flexible ways of delivering applications to desktops, as well as enabling Mac users to access Windows applications. This RFI is designed to enable the University to establish what off-the-shelf solutions exist to meet this need.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee is currently looking at more efficient and flexible ways to deliver applications on its desktops, as well as enabling Mac users to have access to Windows applications. This is RFI (Request For Information) is designed to allow the University to establish what options are available to meet the above need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282102 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | UKM21 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282102

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282102&idx=1
  5th May 2017 - UoD Application Virtualisation RFI Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282102
  Request for Information for UoD Application Virtualisation - The University of Dundee is looking at more flexible ways of delivering applications to desktops, as well as enabling Mac users to access Windows applications. This RFI is designed to enable the University to establish what off-the-shelf solutions exist to meet this need.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=494373
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494373

## Provenance

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