Award

Broadcast Graphics Operating System Migration

MET OFFICE

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office, under the title "Broadcast Graphics Operating System Migration," involves the transition from RedHat to Ubuntu systems. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, and takes place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a selective process under a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, indicating a specific focus on a preselected group of suppliers. The tender process concluded on 20th June 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 30th August 2028. The award was officially made to Mobilise Cloud Services Limited on 12th August 2025, with the contract valued at GBP 569,820.88.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services. The contract's alignment with the G-Cloud framework suggests that participating businesses must be proficient in cloud services and systems migration, making it a suitable opportunity for companies seeking to solidify their position in public sector IT solutions. By engaging in such a procurement process, businesses can enhance their profile and credibility in the government contracting landscape, positioning themselves as key players in future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Broadcast Graphics Operating System Migration

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract Award under Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14- Framework RM1557.14 Lot 4 Further competition for Broadcast Graphics Operating System Migration from RedHat to Ubuntu.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-097ff407-ff8d-4f7d-bf7d-3c2bd067c57d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf5d84c-40e2-457c-bbd9-16c78a868966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£569,820 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£569,820 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
May Lee
Contact Email
may.lee@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03301 351736

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOBILISE CLOUD SERVICES

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