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Bitdefender GravityZone Renewal 2025

MET OFFICE

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29 Aug 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is conducting a procurement process titled "Bitdefender GravityZone Renewal 2025," aimed at security enhancements for virtual environments and servers. Situated in Exeter, the Met Office, a central government public authority, has progressed this procurement process to the award stage as of 29th August 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited competition approach, as the total contract value remained below the financial threshold. The contract, valued at £18,848.56 net, covers a period from 25th July 2025 to 24th July 2026. The primary industry category is 'IT services,' with focus areas including consulting, software development, and support, applicable across the UK region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service providers, given the focus on advanced security solutions. Companies specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and server security will find this contract beneficial, as the services required align with growth areas in digital transformation and cybersecurity. The awarded supplier, Computacenter (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of businesses suited for such tenders, especially those capable of meeting the stringent security and operational requirements demanded by government bodies. Engaging in similar procurement processes allows businesses to bolster their portfolio and demonstrate capability in delivering complex IT solutions to government agencies.

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Notice Title

Bitdefender GravityZone Renewal 2025

Notice Description

Bitdefender GravityZone - Security for Virtual ENV & Security for Servers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052369-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£18,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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