Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #24-0265/ 24-104
Award for VMware Software, Maintenance, and Support for City of Calgary
Posted
January 05, 2026
Identifier
24-0265/ 24-104
NAICS
541512, 541513
This award notice details the City of Calgary's selection of VMware software products, maintenance, and support for its IT infrastructure: - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - VMware International Unlimited Company (OEM for virtualization software) - Broadcom Inc. (sole provider of VMware software and services) - Products/Services Requested: - VMware software products - Maintenance and support services, including updates and security patches - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award to Broadcom Inc. as the sole provider - Supports critical IT infrastructure and business continuity - City will monitor market for emerging technologies during contract term - Award made under a trade agreement exception - Contract Value and Term: - Approximately 5.42 million CAD - Three-year contract period
Description
The City of Calgary has issued a Notice of Award for VMware software products, maintenance, and support for a three-year period. The contract is a direct award to Broadcom Inc., the sole provider of VMware software and related services, with an estimated value of approximately 5.42 million CAD. The procurement supports the City's virtualization platform, which is critical for IT infrastructure efficiency and business continuity. The City will monitor the market during the contract term for emerging technologies.