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Renewal of single source maintenance

MET OFFICE

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28 Nov 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently concluded a procurement process titled "Renewal of single source maintenance" under the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement involved selective participation through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £243,450.05. This process reached the award stage, with Computacenter (UK) Limited selected as the supplier, and the award was made active on 11th September 2025. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, covering regions in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for large IT service companies, especially those with expertise in maintenance and security updates for networking equipment. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive IT support stand to expand their portfolio through such contracts. The strategic relationship with the Met Office can enhance a company's prestige, offering a pathway to further government contracts, provided they can deliver consistent and reliable services aligning with the Met Office's requirements.

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Notice Title

Renewal of single source maintenance

Notice Description

Annual renewal of single source maintenance services. Scope includes maintenance and security updates for Met Office networking equipment, and primarily for IT equipment located within the IT Halls and at frontline sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-339ad463-cc3e-40dc-9bfc-e05a73f3bf4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018a0455-85a5-49d4-b688-d8ad4b78aa65
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£243,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
David Golledge
Contact Email
david.golledge@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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