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title: "zVM licensing for IFLs"
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# zVM licensing for IFLs

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da7f3281-eccf-4995-8f90-fa3fdf767c11

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office has progressed to the award stage, focusing on obtaining zVM licensing for IFLs. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," was conducted as a single tender action directly awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LTD. The procurement is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 17 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. The value of the contract stands at £78,851.64. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria, although it was ultimately awarded to a large enterprise.

This tender presents opportunities for growth within the software and information systems sector, particularly for businesses capable of supplying technology licensing solutions similar to zVM. While the procurement method was direct, such tenders often provide insight into potential future opportunities for other suppliers in the field. Companies focusing on software solutions and technology services with a capacity for rapid execution and delivery may find similar future opportunities beneficial to expanding their business operations and market reach.

## Notice

zVM licensing for IFLs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6188b0db-e40d-4180-86e3-7df7b531947f |
| 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 | £78,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,851 |
| 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 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6188b0db-e40d-4180-86e3-7df7b531947f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6188b0db-e40d-4180-86e3-7df7b531947f
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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