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DS Storage Systems Hardware Support

MET OFFICE

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a public authority in central government based in Exeter, United Kingdom, undertook a direct procurement process for 'DS Storage Systems Hardware Support' under legal basis 2023/54. The process focused on obtaining annual support for IBM DS8910F storage systems, falling within the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services. The contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited on 2nd October 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st August 2026. The procurement was completed below the threshold without competition, reflecting a direct procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering repair and maintenance, to engage with a prominent government organisation. While this particular contract was awarded directly to IBM, similar future tenders might be applicable for companies of varying sizes, especially those looking to leverage their expertise in storage systems support. Companies interested in public sector contracts with central government entities should consider establishing relationships and expertise to be included in future tendering opportunities for related services.

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Notice Title

DS Storage Systems Hardware Support

Notice Description

Annual support to IBM DS8910F storage systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a71b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061835-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,339 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

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