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title: "Provision of IBM Storage Protect and IBM Spectrum Scale Licensing & Support"
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# Provision of IBM Storage Protect and IBM Spectrum Scale Licensing & Support

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ee74f42-9ecf-45b0-b43f-5961e61dee7b

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of IBM Storage Protect and IBM Spectrum Scale Licensing & Support," which falls under the backup or recovery software package industry category. This contract, valued at £158,275.19, covers the provision of licenses essential for maintaining NOC's server infrastructure across their locations in the United Kingdom. Initiated as a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework, this selective procurement method reflects a framework agreement. The process began with the tender period ending on 1 October 2025, and the contract commenced on 15 October 2025, running until 14 October 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract on 15 October 2025.

For businesses in the tech and software sector, particularly those specialising in IT infrastructure and support, this procurement presents substantial growth opportunities. Companies experienced in providing similar software licensing and support services are well-suited to leverage such contracts for expanding their market presence. Although the procurement was through a framework agreement, future opportunities may arise, allowing SMEs to participate in subsequent tenders by offering competitive and innovative solutions that align with the NOC's infrastructural needs.

## Notice

The NOC completed a call off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework for the provision of Spectrum & Storage protect licences and associated services. These licences cover the provisioning across both NOC sites and is critical to the maintenance of the server infrastructure at the NOC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7334-21ae-4337-be96-e5ccb05d9844 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,275 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7334-21ae-4337-be96-e5ccb05d9844

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86a7334-21ae-4337-be96-e5ccb05d9844
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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