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title: "Supercomputing 2020+"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f408b1d2-ac5e-4328-b169-655df15a21b0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-02-17"
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# Supercomputing 2020+

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f408b1d2-ac5e-4328-b169-655df15a21b0

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## Summary

The Met Office is currently conducting a tender for "Supercomputing 2020+", seeking to procure a fully integrated supercomputing service from 2022 to 2032. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, with a total value of £854 million. The procurement method is selective, utilizing a competitive dialogue, and the tender period will close on 20th March 2020. The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, acts as the buyer for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies capable of delivering advanced computing solutions and integrated service models will find this tender particularly relevant. As the contract spans over a decade, it offers a unique chance for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with a prestigious governmental agency and secure sustainable growth through continuous service delivery.

## Notice

The Met Office is seeking to procure supercomputing capability via the delivery of a fully integrated service from 2022 through to 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f648528e-a357-48eb-b70c-4e76195eedeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £854,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f648528e-a357-48eb-b70c-4e76195eedeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f648528e-a357-48eb-b70c-4e76195eedeb
  17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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