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title: "Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829064

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software" project. The contract, which was formalised on 7th April 2026, focuses on the procurement of VMware virtualisation management software. This was executed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as described under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The project falls under the goods industry category and aims to support the University's critical teaching, research, and administrative systems with a seamless integration into its existing private cloud platform. The contract, valued at GBP 3,441,439.62, was awarded to VMware UK Limited and is expected to span a period of five years, commencing from the date of signing.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in virtualisation technology, cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure management. Businesses that offer expertise in VMware solutions, enterprise-scale IT service provision, and robust system integration could find opportunities to provide complementary services or support during the contract’s lifespan. Furthermore, since the procurement process was conducted without a call for competition for technical reasons, businesses able to offer niche or proprietary technical solutions may find similar opportunities through direct awards in future tenders. The University ensures continuity and enhancement of its IT infrastructure, offering extended potential for collaboration and strategic partnership with enterprises that can enhance and integrate with current technological frameworks.

## Notice

Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.. Please contact Suzanne Toole (suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk) for further information or questions regarding this notice.

### Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh is intending to award a contract without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons. The University of Edinburgh requires continuity of its existing private cloud platform which is architected around VMware technologies. The current environment supports critical teaching, research and administrative systems and is tightly integrated across compute, storage, networking and container platforms. A market assessment was undertaken, including consideration of alternative platforms. Alternative platforms would require fundamental re-architecture of the University's infrastructure, including redesign of network and security configurations and replacement of automation and operational tooling. Such re-platforming would introduce significant technical risk to service continuity, including potential disruption to critical systems, risk of extended downtime, and increased cyber and operational risk. This level of risk is not acceptable within the required time frame. Accordingly, for technical reasons relating to interoperability, system integration and risk to continuity of essential services, no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. The intention is to award a contract directly to Broadcom Inc (owner of VMware) for the provision of virtualisation management software for a period of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553691 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,441,439 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553691

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553691
  Enterprise Infrastructure - Virtualisation Management Software - Procurement of virtualisation management software (VMware) following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice for a period of 5 years.

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