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title: "IT hardware - storage systems"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2caca37-f42b-4406-bdd0-0ea30594e577"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-02-19"
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# IT hardware - storage systems

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2caca37-f42b-4406-bdd0-0ea30594e577

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is seeking supplies for IT hardware, specifically storage systems, under a selective procurement method via a Government Framework Agreement (RM3733). The contract is classified under the CPV code for office and computing machinery, with a total value of £305,271.55. The procurement was concluded with the awarded contract notice published on 19th February 2018, following the tender period that ended on 2nd November 2017. The contract was active from 3rd November 2017 to 27th November 2017 and the delivery is to be made in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, allowing them to leverage their capabilities in providing computing solutions. Competitors in this field should focus on demonstrating their competitiveness and innovation in storage systems to meet the specific needs outlined by the Met Office, fostering potential growth through government contracts.

## Notice

Further competition under Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a9d92c-782c-4c52-bc69-106965f05253 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2017 - 27 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,271 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,271 |
| 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

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a9d92c-782c-4c52-bc69-106965f05253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a9d92c-782c-4c52-bc69-106965f05253
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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