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title: "Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4907cc35-4dee-4d28-8934-204f247149d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4907cc35-4dee-4d28-8934-204f247149d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support" has been completed by the Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment, with operations in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, namely a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage being the award phase, marked as complete. Key dates for this process include the end of the tender period on 27th February 2025, and the contract period commencing on 13th March 2025 and concluding on 13th March 2026, with the award of the contract announced on 6th May 2025.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs, with the awarded contract going to PROBRAND LTD, a company classified as such. The selective procurement process reflects a targeted approach that could favour businesses already familiar and engaged in framework agreements. Companies providing IT maintenance and repair services can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector by demonstrating their competitive edge in delivering tailored solutions. The alignment with framework agreements underscores the importance of establishing strategic intent and capability alignment early in the procurement lifecycle.

## Notice

Renewal of Dell-EMC Central Backup Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae48a4e-0b37-452a-af3a-422ee68255a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,152 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROBRAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae48a4e-0b37-452a-af3a-422ee68255a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae48a4e-0b37-452a-af3a-422ee68255a3
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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