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IBM DS STORAGE SYSTEMS

MET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2024 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for IBM DS Storage Systems. The contract, valued at £441,954.56 GBP, was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th May 2024, with the contract period spanning from 3rd June 2024 to 29th May 2027. The main procurement category for this tender is computer equipment and supplies.

This public procurement contract by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment and supplies industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, given the suitability for SME participation. As the contract has been awarded, businesses looking to provide similar goods may consider participating in future procurement processes initiated by the Met Office through selective methods like call-offs from framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM DS STORAGE SYSTEMS

Notice Description

IBM DS STORAGE SYSTEMS DN723363

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9517322a-9eca-4cc8-94bb-586dbb7e1b25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81442f7b-2c62-4829-a4ff-ac73770ad5d1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£441,954 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£441,954 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 29 May 2027 2-3 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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