Award

Additional Disks 19.2TB NVMe Flashcore Module

MET OFFICE

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Award

01 May 2025 at 14:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed its procurement process for the "Additional Disks 19.2TB NVMe Flashcore Module" under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. This procurement process concluded with an award stage, finalised on 1st May 2025. The procedure utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, reflecting the straightforward nature of the purchase. The total contract value was £19,250, and delivery is set to occur within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 17th March 2025 to 5th December 2025.

This tender represented a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment supplies, particularly those equipped to deliver high-capacity storage solutions. The direct procurement method indicates suitability for experienced suppliers with proven capabilities, as evidenced by the selection of COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD, a large-scale player in the sector. While this specific opportunity is now concluded, similar future tenders could provide lucrative openings for SMEs looking to expand or establish credibility within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional Disks 19.2TB NVMe Flashcore Module

Notice Description

Additional Disks 19.2TB NVMe Flashcore Module

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21bb58d8-6173-46b8-a29d-06b360f311f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb93835-1025-4f4a-8fb0-3d39f29098b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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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