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SysAdmin Licence Renewal (3-year)

MET OFFICE

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26 Nov 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a prominent UK meteorological organisation, recently concluded a procurement process for the renewal of SysAdmin licences, spanning a three-year contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000, and is localised in Exeter, England, with the postal code EX1 3PB. The process, which utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, ended the tender stage on 10th November 2025. An award was subsequently made on 25th November 2025 to Akhter Computers Limited, a large-scale computing company, valued at £251,333.73.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software supply and information systems, especially those that can engage through established framework agreements, to expand into public sector projects. Companies specialising in software licences and capable of maintaining long-term service contracts could particularly benefit. Although the opportunity has been awarded, it underscores the importance of framework agreements in gaining access to closed tenders, presenting a valuable lesson and potential for similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

SysAdmin Licence Renewal (3-year)

Notice Description

SysAdmin Licence renewal (3-year)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9ad92c0-c69e-4adc-aeab-5779dd6c9db8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ce0cb9-790b-42c3-9d6d-210b07ec0afc
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
£251,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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