---
title: "Award of contract for VMWare - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661996"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2021-07-28"
---

# Award of contract for VMWare - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661996

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Award of contract for VMWare - University of Aberdeen," valued at £85,000. This contract falls within the education industry category and involved the purchase of goods through an open tender procedure. The contract was signed on 27 July 2021 and utilized the Software Value Added Reseller (VAR) framework, with Softcat being the sole supplier. The delivery address for the goods is located in Aberdeen, and the relevant documentation is accessible online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the education sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions. Companies that provide VMware products or similar technological services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts, especially under framework agreements. Given the nature of this award, businesses that can demonstrate a robust offering in software sales and support, particularly larger suppliers with proven experience, would find themselves well-qualified to engage in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Direct Award using framework Software Value Added Re-seller (VAR) framework which has Softcat as sole supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award using framework Software Value Added Re-seller (VAR) framework which has Softcat as sole supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422447 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## 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

- 28 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422447

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422447
  Award of contract for VMWare - University of Aberdeen - Direct Award using framework Software Value Added Re-seller (VAR) framework which has Softcat as sole supplier.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661996

## Provenance

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