Award

Cisco Software Subscription

MET OFFICE

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23 Jun 2025 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a public procurement process for a Cisco Software Subscription under the goods category, specifically focused on software packages and information systems. The procurement utilised a limited method through a competitive quotation below the threshold. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the process involved a tender period that concluded on 6th June 2025. An award was made to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD on 20th June 2025. The contract will commence on 29th July 2025 and will span until 28th July 2028. The total contract value is GBP 10,815.06.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those that can offer competitive solutions in software subscriptions similar to Cisco's offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement, given its competitive quotation method and suitability criteria. Large-scale suppliers like COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD demonstrate the scale of operations that can successfully navigate such procurement processes, highlighting the potential for growth by engaging in partnerships or by directly competing in future tenders issued by organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Software Subscription

Notice Description

C9500-DNA-A-3Y Software Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ee7de0b-347e-4a27-b75a-6171ef8c8253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc4b162-2c01-4111-807d-53fbcb3fa709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,815 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COMPUTACENTER(UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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