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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 2026 renewal

MET OFFICE

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08 May 2026 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has recently completed the procurement process for the annual renewal of its Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) subscription. The contract, under the title "Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 2026 renewal," falls within the software package and information systems industry category and specifically pertains to the delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, moving from the award stage on 16th April 2026 to the contract period starting 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2027. The total contract value amounts to GBP 529,754.03.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software packages and enterprise-level IT solutions. While the contract has been awarded to Computacenter—a large-scale enterprise—it highlights the potential for growth for businesses capable of fulfilling large-scale, technologically oriented contracts. Businesses aiming to compete successfully in future tenders of a similar nature should focus on demonstrating their capacity to efficiently manage and deliver sophisticated IT systems within the specified regional and temporal frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 2026 renewal

Notice Description

Annual renewal of Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2d846e-5239-49a4-bbd4-5f6e98a9ff36
Current Stage
Award
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
£529,754 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£529,754 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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