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    ContractsVMware Cloud Foundation Software Licenses
    Awarded contract

    VMware Cloud Foundation Software Licenses

    Awarded
    £95.6k
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Award of contract for VMware Cloud Foundation software licenses through the SLRA Framework Lot 3 via direct award.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 14 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £95.6k
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £95,579
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      31 Mar 2026
      7 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SO
      SOFTCAT PLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    14 Jul 2026Today31 Mar 2026

    Brief

    This is a contract award opportunity for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) software licenses being procured through Lot 3 of the SLRA Framework via direct award. VMware Cloud Foundation is a comprehensive hybrid cloud platform that combines virtualization, cloud management, and container solutions. This opportunity is intended for suppliers capable of providing licensing solutions and supporting deployment of enterprise cloud infrastructure. The procurement follows the established framework agreement provisions and direct award procedures.

    Track record

    6 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE has awarded 6 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. SOFTCAT PLC2× · 33%
    2. PROACTIS LIMITED1× · 17%
    3. G4S Limited1× · 17%
    4. NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED1× · 17%
    5. AUTODESK IRELAND OPERATIONS UNLIMITED COMPANY1× · 17%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, CIVICA UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    e023c8aa-6530-4951-805c-79bbd037d554-904445

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