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IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewals (2026 - 2027)

MET OFFICE

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06 Jul 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of IBM Watson AI Ops licences for 2026 to 2027. This tender, categorised under networking software packages (CPV code: 48210000), was managed by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 6th July 2026, with the contract officially signed on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, specifically conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of a directive. The winning supplier of the contract, valued at £49,615.25, is BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Leatherhead, Surrey.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licences, particularly those focusing on AI and networking solutions. Participation in such tenders can drive business growth through high-profile client engagements and long-term partnerships with central government agencies like the Met Office. While the opportunity was finalised through a price-only competition on RM6098, larger businesses such as BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given their capacity to deliver and support complex software solutions. Engaging in such procurements showcases a company's capability to meet rigorous governmental standards, potentially enhancing its market reputation and opening doors to additional public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewals (2026 - 2027)

Notice Description

IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewal (2026 - 2027)

Lot Information

Lot 1

IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewal (2026 - 2027)

Procurement Information

Awarded following price only competition on RM6098.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c45f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063225-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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