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Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support

MET OFFICE

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06 May 2025 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support" has been completed by the Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, with operations in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, namely a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage being the award phase, marked as complete. Key dates for this process include the end of the tender period on 27th February 2025, and the contract period commencing on 13th March 2025 and concluding on 13th March 2026, with the award of the contract announced on 6th May 2025.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs, with the awarded contract going to PROBRAND LTD, a company classified as such. The selective procurement process reflects a targeted approach that could favour businesses already familiar and engaged in framework agreements. Companies providing IT maintenance and repair services can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector by demonstrating their competitive edge in delivering tailored solutions. The alignment with framework agreements underscores the importance of establishing strategic intent and capability alignment early in the procurement lifecycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support

Notice Description

Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4907cc35-4dee-4d28-8934-204f247149d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae48a4e-0b37-452a-af3a-422ee68255a3
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,152 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,152 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-2 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

PROBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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