--- title: "Award of VMware Renewal (CCS RM6098)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Award of VMware Renewal (CCS RM6098) Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800121.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a procurement contract for the renewal of VMware licences under the title "Award of VMware Renewal (CCS RM6098)." The procurement falls within the software supply services category and is classified as goods. The process reached the award stage on 8th July 2025, following a tender period that started on 7th January 2025. The expected value of the contract is £207,437.34, and the location of the buying organisation is Lochgilphead, Scotland. Specialist Computer Centres, based in West Midlands, has been selected as the supplier. This tender presents an opportunity for technology businesses specialising in software supply services, specifically those dealing in software licensing and renewals. Companies with expertise in VMware product offerings could find growth potential in aligning with Argyll and Bute Council's needs. Becoming involved in public sector contracts offers businesses not only financial gains but also allows them to enhance their credibility and build robust relationships within government frameworks. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council require to renew it's VMware Licenses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534188 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £207,437 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA); NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS FIFE; OUTDOOR ACCESS TRUST FOR SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 48 | | Supplier names | ADAMSONS DRINKS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BRB ELECTRICAL; BRIGHTWORK; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; CACKETTE PROJECTS; CLARK CONTRACTS; CONSILIUM CONTRACTING SERVICES; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE; EKOS; ELA ELECTRICAL; ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; EVENT-A-LOO; FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING; FRASER OF ALLANDER, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; FRP ADVISORY; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GEORGE MAC AULAY; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; MAM CONTRACTING; MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY; MORGAN HUNT; MUNRO CIVIL ENGINEERING; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; OPTIMAL ECONOMICS; OPTIMAT; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; REDPATH TYRES; SC039144; SIDEY SOLUTIONS; SOLWAY PLANT HIRE; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; TAYSIDE CONTRACTS; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; TOGETHER (SCOTTISH ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS; TRANTER; TURNER & TOWNSEND; WALKER FIRE (UK; WILLIAM YULE & SON; YOUTH SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 12:14 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534188 ## Notice URLs - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement - http://www.nhsaaa.net - http://www.nhsfife.org - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.outdooraccesstrustforscotland.org.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.sbha.org.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottishprocurement.scot - http://www.stirling.gov.uk - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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