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title: "z/VM v7.2 support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8253ec00-7e53-4b67-8e84-c6bc41be035f"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# z/VM v7.2 support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8253ec00-7e53-4b67-8e84-c6bc41be035f

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office as the buying organisation, located in Exeter, England. The process was titled "z/VM v7.2 support" and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, valued at £99,260.94, followed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. The process is currently at the award stage, with IBM UNITED KINGDOM LTD selected as the supplier. Key date milestones included the tender period ending on 3rd March 2025, the contract period commencing on 17th March 2025, and concluding by 31st March 2026 in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those within or looking to expand into the South West region. As the tender method was a direct award, this opportunity is especially pertinent for businesses understanding existing government procurement paths and maintaining strong relationships with public sector bodies like the Met Office. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software industry, providing an avenue for growth through substantial public contracts.

## Notice

z/VM v7.2 support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55cac3d-0e0f-4d99-9aaa-777fccceda0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,260 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55cac3d-0e0f-4d99-9aaa-777fccceda0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55cac3d-0e0f-4d99-9aaa-777fccceda0e
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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