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Red Hat Licences for SPICE/VDI (1-Year)

MET OFFICE

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24 Apr 2024 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office in Exeter, England, recently awarded a contract for Red Hat Licences for SPICE/VDI. The procurement process was completed under a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 74,831, has a duration from March 27, 2024, to April 30, 2025. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs. The supplier for this contract is SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES from Birmingham, UK.

Businesses providing software package and information systems within the services industry, particularly in the South West region of the UK, would find this tender compelling. As the contract involves Red Hat Licences for SPICE/VDI, companies specializing in such solutions, especially those registered on framework agreements, are well-suited to compete. This opportunity not only benefits the awarded supplier, SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES, but also opens doors for other SMEs in the sector looking to expand through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Licences for SPICE/VDI (1-Year)

Notice Description

Red Hat Licences for SPICE/VDI (1-Year) Framework Number: RM6098

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d35b7fe0-934b-4f63-be92-a83d4c21b365
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0dd08a-e5b3-4263-8c31-693cbf9d47d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£74,831 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,831 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-2 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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