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Supercomputing 2020+

MET OFFICE

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10 May 2021 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking to fulfil its supercomputing capability needs through a comprehensive integrated service contract, termed "Supercomputing 2020+", with a total value of £1,033,729,728. Announced on 9 April 2021, the contract is set to run from 2022 until 2032, with potential for a two-year extension depending on requirements and funding. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically for consulting, software development, and support, and is being conducted under a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue. The main procurement stage has been awarded, with Microsoft's bid winning as the active supplier based in Reading, UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in supercomputing, software development, and integrated technology solutions. Companies capable of delivering advanced technical support and innovative consulting services would find a strong position in this competitive landscape. Additionally, the length of the contract and its potential extension underscores the stability of this opportunity, making it especially attractive for firms looking to establish long-term relationships with a national agency like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Supercomputing 2020+

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract award notice is to announce the award of a supercomputing capability contract to be delivered through a fully-integrated service over a 10-year contract period which will encompass a technology refresh at the 5-year point. The contract may be extended by up to a further 2 years subject to a Met Office requirement to extend the life of the new capability and subject to any additional approvals and funding that may be required.

Options: The contract may be extended by up to a further 2 years if the authority wishes to extend the life of the capability, subject to any additional approvals and funding that may be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02af34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010179-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,033,729,728 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Mr Jason Malpas
Contact Email
jason.malpas@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7979677029

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

MICROSOFT

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