---
title: "Provision of VMWare environment and support - NP5016/17 call-off"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637655"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637655.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-12-01"
---

# Provision of VMWare environment and support - NP5016/17 call-off

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637655

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland has successfully completed a procurement process for the title "Provision of VMWare environment and support - NP5016/17 call-off". This procurement falls within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Softcat Plc following the tender phase. Key details include the contract being signed on 28 November 2018, and the total contract value is £12,000. The procurement process adheres to the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) regulations, providing a reliable framework for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services and software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering VMWare environments and support. Companies with expertise in technology implementation and IT infrastructure management would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. Since the tender was awarded under a framework agreement, there is potential for additional similar opportunities to arise, allowing businesses to expand their market reach and service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase and installation of replacement VMWare Software environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of replacement VMWare Software environment; route to market via call-off from Scottish Government Single Supplier Framework for Software Value Added Reseller - NP5016/17.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400919 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400919

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400919
  Provision of VMWare environment and support - NP5016/17 call-off - Purchase and installation of replacement VMWare Software environment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637655

## Provenance

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