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SolarWindsNPM licence renewal (2026-29)

MET OFFICE

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20 May 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a prominent national weather service in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) license for three years, beginning on 30th June 2026 and concluding on 29th June 2029. This falls under the Software package and information systems category with a value of £126,116.64. The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, invited bids from suppliers on the GCA framework agreement for Technology Products and Associated Services 2 through the Met Office procurement portal. The procurement was based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and Computacenter (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract, as announced on 15th May 2026.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for large enterprises involved in providing technology products, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. Companies experienced with framework agreements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and client base. Although smaller businesses, SMEs, and VCSEs were not explicitly targeted, participation in similar future opportunities can enhance growth prospects in the competitive technology procurement landscape driven by governmental organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

SolarWindsNPM licence renewal (2026-29)

Notice Description

Renewal of Solarwinds licence for a period of three years. All suppliers on GCA framework agreement for Technology Products and Associated Services 2 invited to bid via Met Office procurement portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3b23bb1-f907-469b-89af-f48308f233bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0947b034-0416-4def-93da-2b40b48f3755
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
Not specified
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
£126,116 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,116 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 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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