---
title: "VMware vSphere Foundation 8"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784977"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# VMware vSphere Foundation 8

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784977

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for VMware vSphere Foundation 8, a project within the education sector. The contract, which falls under the sector classification 72222300, is located at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK (region UKM82). This procurement process reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract being successfully concluded on 31st October 2024 through an open procedure. Key dates include the award date of 31st October 2024 and the latest update recorded on 5th December 2024. The procurement was facilitated through the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) under Contract Reference SP-21-034.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers dealing with software and IT services. Large enterprises, like the awarded company Computacenter (UK) Limited, along with other qualified software vendors, can particularly benefit from this type of procurement, leveraging such contracts to expand their service portfolio and establish strong institutional partnerships. The open procedure method ensures a competitive bidding process, making it accessible for capable firms to present their solutions and build a substantial relationship with renowned educational institutions like the University of Strathclyde.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for VMware vSphere Foundation 8. This was conducted through a direct award call-off via Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Contract Reference SP-21-034.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for VMware vSphere Foundation 8. This was conducted through a direct award call-off via theScottish Government Framework Agreement for Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Contract Reference SP-21-034.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519635 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,321 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## 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
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519635

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519635
  VMware vSphere Foundation 8 - The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for VMware vSphere Foundation 8. This was conducted through a direct award call-off via Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Contract Reference SP-21-034.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784977

## Provenance

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