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17 Jul 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, acting as the buying organisation, awarded a direct contract for the "SolidServer DDI Renewal (2026 - 2028)" project, aimed at renewing the licence and support for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments. This contract was awarded directly to the incumbent supplier following an unsuccessful GCA framework competition and falls under the "Software package and information systems" category. The contract, valued at £112,544.21, spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement process transitioned into the Award stage, with the contract signing concluded on 15th July 2026. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large supplier headquartered in Birmingham, was selected as the service provider for this project, which will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKK region.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in IT solutions, software support, and information systems. Companies experienced in managing and renewing software licences and their associated support systems would find this tender ideal. Although the direct award limits competition, companies can use such opportunities to understand market needs and refine their future proposals to encourage competitive positioning in similar tenders. Businesses looking to engage with central government authorities such as the Met Office might find it beneficial to establish a strong portfolio in public sector IT support to capitalise on similar direct award frameworks.

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Notice Title

SolidServer DDI Renewal (2026 - 2028)

Notice Description

Licence and support renewal for DNS, DHCP and IPAM (DDI) environments for a period of two (2) years. Direct award to incumbent following unsuccessful GCA framework further competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£93,786 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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