Tender

Supercomputing 2020+

MET OFFICE

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Tender

17 Feb 2020 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is currently conducting a tender for "Supercomputing 2020+", seeking to procure a fully integrated supercomputing service from 2022 to 2032. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, with a total value of £854 million. The procurement method is selective, utilizing a competitive dialogue, and the tender period will close on 20th March 2020. The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, acts as the buyer for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies capable of delivering advanced computing solutions and integrated service models will find this tender particularly relevant. As the contract spans over a decade, it offers a unique chance for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with a prestigious governmental agency and secure sustainable growth through continuous service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supercomputing 2020+

Notice Description

The Met Office is seeking to procure supercomputing capability via the delivery of a fully integrated service from 2022 through to 2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f408b1d2-ac5e-4328-b169-655df15a21b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f648528e-a357-48eb-b70c-4e76195eedeb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£854,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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