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title: "IBM DS STORAGE SYSTEMS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9517322a-9eca-4cc8-94bb-586dbb7e1b25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-07-08"
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# IBM DS STORAGE SYSTEMS

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9517322a-9eca-4cc8-94bb-586dbb7e1b25

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for IBM DS Storage Systems. The contract, valued at £441,954.56 GBP, was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th May 2024, with the contract period spanning from 3rd June 2024 to 29th May 2027. The main procurement category for this tender is computer equipment and supplies.

This public procurement contract by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment and supplies industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, given the suitability for SME participation. As the contract has been awarded, businesses looking to provide similar goods may consider participating in future procurement processes initiated by the Met Office through selective methods like call-offs from framework agreements.

## Notice

IBM DS STORAGE SYSTEMS DN723363

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81442f7b-2c62-4829-a4ff-ac73770ad5d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 29 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £441,954 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £441,954 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81442f7b-2c62-4829-a4ff-ac73770ad5d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81442f7b-2c62-4829-a4ff-ac73770ad5d1
  8th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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