---
title: "Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806934"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806934

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware." This procurement falls under the services category within the education sector. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited through an open procurement method, specifically utilising a direct award under the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, SP-21-034. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the contract was signed on 24th June 2025. The project will be delivered at the University of Strathclyde's Learning & Teaching Building in Glasgow.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services and software maintenance to gain insights into public sector procurement activities. Companies with expertise in managing and maintaining software systems, particularly VMware solutions, could position themselves competitively for similar future tenders. Although this contract was awarded under a framework agreement, understanding the procurement processes and frameworks utilised by large educational institutions can provide strategic advantage to businesses looking to expand into the public sector market.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware to Computacenter (UK) Limited via a direct award under the Scottish Government's single supplier framework Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, SP-21-034

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware to Computacenter (UK) Limited via a direct award under the Scottish Government's single supplier framework Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, 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=AUG537437 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £516,048 |

## 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537437

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537437
  Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware to Computacenter (UK) Limited via a direct award under the Scottish Government's single supplier framework Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, SP-21-034

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806934
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

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