Award

zVM licensing for IFLs

MET OFFICE

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06 May 2025 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office has progressed to the award stage, focusing on obtaining zVM licensing for IFLs. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," was conducted as a single tender action directly awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LTD. The procurement is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 17 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. The value of the contract stands at £78,851.64. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria, although it was ultimately awarded to a large enterprise.

This tender presents opportunities for growth within the software and information systems sector, particularly for businesses capable of supplying technology licensing solutions similar to zVM. While the procurement method was direct, such tenders often provide insight into potential future opportunities for other suppliers in the field. Companies focusing on software solutions and technology services with a capacity for rapid execution and delivery may find similar future opportunities beneficial to expanding their business operations and market reach.

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Notice Title

zVM licensing for IFLs

Notice Description

zVM licensing for IFLs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da7f3281-eccf-4995-8f90-fa3fdf767c11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6188b0db-e40d-4180-86e3-7df7b531947f
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
£78,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,851 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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