Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2025-0160
University of Alberta awards VMware Cloud Foundation 5-year subscription to VMware International Unlimited Company
Posted
September 26, 2025
Identifier
2025-0160
NAICS
541519
This award notice details the University of Alberta's direct contract with VMware International Unlimited Company (now part of Broadcom) for a five-year VMware Cloud Foundation subscription: - Government Buyer: - University of Alberta, a Canadian public university - OEMs and Vendors: - VMware International Unlimited Company (now part of Broadcom) - Products/Services Requested: - VMware Cloud Foundation virtualization software licensing and support - Five-year subscription - Contract value: approximately 1,366,621.65 USD - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct purchase from OEM (Broadcom/VMware) to secure best pricing - Migration to alternative platforms considered cost-prohibitive and labor-intensive - No additional requirements or attachments specified - Place of Performance: - University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Description
The University of Alberta has awarded a direct contract to VMware International Unlimited Company for a five-year VMware Cloud Foundation subscription from October 28, 2025, to October 28, 2030. This award follows the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, which now prefers direct sales to customers to offer the best pricing. The University determined that switching to another software solution would be cost-prohibitive and labor-intensive, so purchasing directly from Broadcom ensures savings. The contract is valued at approximately 1,366,621.65 USD and supports the University's ongoing virtualization software needs.