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title: "IBM z15 hardware and software support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7d2b134-8101-42b9-83d2-df542ca68223"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-06-06"
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# IBM z15 hardware and software support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7d2b134-8101-42b9-83d2-df542ca68223

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for IBM z15 hardware and software support, with a total value of £352,163.09. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on March 20, 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender for IBM z15 hardware and software support from the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses to provide services in the hardware and software support industry. Businesses that specialise in IT hardware, software, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a total value of £352,163.09, SMEs particularly stand to benefit from participating in this tender, catering to the specific needs of the Met Office's hardware and software support requirements.

## Notice

RM6098 IBM z15 hardware and software support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3cfbfa-d03e-4093-9248-9ac0ffb965c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,163 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,163 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3cfbfa-d03e-4093-9248-9ac0ffb965c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3cfbfa-d03e-4093-9248-9ac0ffb965c8
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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