Award

Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and associated support

MET OFFICE

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Met Office, involved a tender titled "Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and associated support" in the industry category of office and computing machinery. This contract was specifically for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract being awarded as of 10th October 2025. This project began its contractual period on 13th October 2025, and it will last until 12th October 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender's total value amounted to £135,725.28.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the computing and IT support sectors, particularly those capable of supplying and supporting high-performance server equipment. As the process was handled through a call-off from a framework agreement, it indicates that businesses already part of the framework have the advantage. Large enterprises with the capacity to meet substantial hardware requirements, similar to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, who was awarded the contract, would be well suited for similar future contracts. The long-term nature of the contract also suggests opportunities for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and associated support

Notice Description

Provision of Dell Poweredge R760 server x 8 and associated support services for a period of three (3) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33b343ce-68a0-469c-addd-e52797914714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5197b6b-c5eb-41de-ad7f-f14a67ffd9f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,725 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 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
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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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