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DD6900 Central Backup Support

MET OFFICE

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18 Feb 2026 at 10:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "DD6900 Central Backup Support". This procurement, conducted using the method "Below threshold - unknown", involved the provision of backup support to DD6900 storage for six months. The contracting stage has reached completion, with an active award to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED for services related to repair and maintenance of personal computers and office equipment. The contract period spans from 21 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, with a gross value of £26,020.68. Key details of the contract were published on 18 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specializing in IT support and service solutions, particularly those experienced in backup and maintenance services for office and computing equipment. As this involves central backup services, businesses with expertise in large-scale IT infrastructure could benefit greatly. The contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, suggesting the advantage for sizable enterprises capable of handling complex IT service requirements. Small to medium enterprises in the IT sector may also find potential for growth through sub-contracting or partnership opportunities with the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DD6900 Central Backup Support

Notice Description

Provision of backup support to DD6900 storage for a period of six months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,683 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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