Award

Annual IBM Z Workload Scheduler subscription

MET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2025 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Met Office involves the annual subscription renewal for the IBM Z Workload Scheduler for the period of 2025-2026. The procurement, valued at £66,057.97, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition, classified as "Below threshold." The contract began on 1st July 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, is responsible for managing this procurement. The procurement stage is complete, with key details published on 8th July 2025.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in software systems and subscription management services, particularly those specialising in IT solutions and support services. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to a large supplier, IBM United Kingdom Limited, without competitive tender, businesses that focus on technological products or develop complementary solutions for workload scheduling and management could find future opportunities within similar government procurement processes. Smaller or medium-sized enterprises aiming to collaborate with larger organisations like IBM, or those looking to offer competitive alternatives, may also find avenues for growth and market expansion through related opportunities with public sector bodies like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual IBM Z Workload Scheduler subscription

Notice Description

Annual renewal of subscription to IBM Z Workload Scheduler (2025-26)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038203-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,057 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
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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