Award

z/VM v7.2 support

MET OFFICE

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Award

06 May 2025 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Met Office as the buying organisation, located in Exeter, England. The process was titled "z/VM v7.2 support" and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, valued at £99,260.94, followed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. The process is currently at the award stage, with IBM UNITED KINGDOM LTD selected as the supplier. Key date milestones included the tender period ending on 3rd March 2025, the contract period commencing on 17th March 2025, and concluding by 31st March 2026 in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those within or looking to expand into the South West region. As the tender method was a direct award, this opportunity is especially pertinent for businesses understanding existing government procurement paths and maintaining strong relationships with public sector bodies like the Met Office. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software industry, providing an avenue for growth through substantial public contracts.

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Notice Title

z/VM v7.2 support

Notice Description

z/VM v7.2 support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8253ec00-7e53-4b67-8e84-c6bc41be035f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55cac3d-0e0f-4d99-9aaa-777fccceda0e
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 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 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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