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title: "SolarWindsNPM licence renewal (2026-29)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3b23bb1-f907-469b-89af-f48308f233bb"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# SolarWindsNPM licence renewal (2026-29)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3b23bb1-f907-469b-89af-f48308f233bb

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## Summary

The Met Office, a prominent national weather service in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) license for three years, beginning on 30th June 2026 and concluding on 29th June 2029. This falls under the Software package and information systems category with a value of £126,116.64. The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, invited bids from suppliers on the GCA framework agreement for Technology Products and Associated Services 2 through the Met Office procurement portal. The procurement was based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and Computacenter (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract, as announced on 15th May 2026.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for large enterprises involved in providing technology products, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. Companies experienced with framework agreements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and client base. Although smaller businesses, SMEs, and VCSEs were not explicitly targeted, participation in similar future opportunities can enhance growth prospects in the competitive technology procurement landscape driven by governmental organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

Renewal of Solarwinds licence for a period of three years. All suppliers on GCA framework agreement for Technology Products and Associated Services 2 invited to bid via Met Office procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0947b034-0416-4def-93da-2b40b48f3755 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,116 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,116 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0947b034-0416-4def-93da-2b40b48f3755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0947b034-0416-4def-93da-2b40b48f3755
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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