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IBM z15 hardware and software support

MET OFFICE

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06 Jun 2024 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for IBM z15 hardware and software support, with a total value of £352,163.09. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on March 20, 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender for IBM z15 hardware and software support from the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses to provide services in the hardware and software support industry. Businesses that specialise in IT hardware, software, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a total value of £352,163.09, SMEs particularly stand to benefit from participating in this tender, catering to the specific needs of the Met Office's hardware and software support requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM z15 hardware and software support

Notice Description

RM6098 IBM z15 hardware and software support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7d2b134-8101-42b9-83d2-df542ca68223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3cfbfa-d03e-4093-9248-9ac0ffb965c8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,163 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£352,163 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 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

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 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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