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title: "IBM FS2700 System Support Services (2 years)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# IBM FS2700 System Support Services (2 years)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b6924ae-1bb4-4c69-bab6-bd978fd64ec8

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the "IBM FS2700 System Support Services," which entails maintenance and support for existing IBM FS7000 storage systems over a two-year span. This service falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services, with activities concentrated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, and the contract is set to begin on 12th December 2025 and conclude on 11th December 2027. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from an existing framework agreement under a CCS framework for Technology Products and Associated Services, with a total contract value of £82,039.30.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT support services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining IBM storage systems. Although the contract has already been awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, this process highlights potential future opportunities for large-scale service providers to engage with organisations like the Met Office, which relies on critical IT infrastructure support. This tender offers insights into the procurement preferences of public sector entities, such as reliance on framework agreements and competitive edges required in technical support and maintenance domains.

## Notice

Support for current IBM FS7000 storage system for a period of two (2) years. Contract awarded on CCS framework agreement for Technology Procucts and Associated Services (RM6098).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3711fffc-4c5c-448f-be09-adb698adfa7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,039 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,039 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3711fffc-4c5c-448f-be09-adb698adfa7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3711fffc-4c5c-448f-be09-adb698adfa7c
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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