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Provision of IBM Storage Protect and IBM Spectrum Scale Licensing & Support

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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15 Jan 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of IBM Storage Protect and IBM Spectrum Scale Licensing & Support," which falls under the backup or recovery software package industry category. This contract, valued at £158,275.19, covers the provision of licenses essential for maintaining NOC's server infrastructure across their locations in the United Kingdom. Initiated as a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework, this selective procurement method reflects a framework agreement. The process began with the tender period ending on 1 October 2025, and the contract commenced on 15 October 2025, running until 14 October 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract on 15 October 2025.

For businesses in the tech and software sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and support, this procurement presents substantial growth opportunities. Companies experienced in providing similar software licensing and support services are well-suited to leverage such contracts for expanding their market presence. Although the procurement was through a framework agreement, future opportunities may arise, allowing SMEs to participate in subsequent tenders by offering competitive and innovative solutions that align with the NOC's infrastructural needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of IBM Storage Protect and IBM Spectrum Scale Licensing & Support

Notice Description

The NOC completed a call off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework for the provision of Spectrum & Storage protect licences and associated services. These licences cover the provisioning across both NOC sites and is critical to the maintenance of the server infrastructure at the NOC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ee74f42-9ecf-45b0-b43f-5961e61dee7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7334-21ae-4337-be96-e5ccb05d9844
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
George-Oliver Matthews
Contact Email
tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0300 304 5742

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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