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IBM Spectum Scale Storage Renewal (2026)

MET OFFICE

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17 Jul 2026 at 08:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Met Office, involves the renewal of an IBM Spectrum Scale Storage annual subscription and support. Located in Exeter, this central government public authority finalized a contract under the limited competition procurement method for below-threshold contracts. The process focused on goods within the software package and information systems industry category. Key dates include the contract start on 1st July 2026 and a completion set for 30th June 2027. The location for delivery is specified as within the United Kingdom, with the contract having been awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED on 12th June 2026. The procurement stage has progressed to award, with the contract currently active.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and storage systems. Companies that are capable of offering robust support and subscriptions for data management systems, especially those of similar scale to IBM Spectrum, could find this contract indicative of the types of tenders available from large government buyers like the Met Office. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses operating at a large scale, given the detailed nature of performance requirements and specific procurement approaches favouring limited competition below threshold conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Spectum Scale Storage Renewal (2026)

Notice Description

IBM Storage Scale Data Management Ed. Annual subscription and support for 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,029 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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