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IBM DS Storage Systems Hardware Support

MET OFFICE

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05 Nov 2025 at 11:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Met Office, involved a direct award contract for "IBM DS Storage Systems Hardware Support," with specific focus on annual support for the IBM DS8882F Storage System. The industry category relates to repair and maintenance services, situated within the UK, specifically covering the UKK region. The procurement process is complete, with key dates including the contract's active period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, and the award was signed on 1st September 2025. This direct procurement, conducted without competition, reflects a below-threshold method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises capable of offering specialised repair and maintenance services in the IT sector. Companies similar in scale and capability to IBM LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, would be well-suited to compete in future similar procurements. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to solidify their position in the public sector, expand their portfolio, and enhance their expertise in providing critical support to central government authorities like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM DS Storage Systems Hardware Support

Notice Description

Annual support for IBM DS8882F Storage System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dabe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071179-2025
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
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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