---
title: "MASS HPSS Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb5c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-03-11"
---

# MASS HPSS Software Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb5c

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for software support services titled "MASS HPSS Software Support". This contract involves the renewal of existing support for HPSS software from 1st April to 31st December 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with IBM United Kingdom Limited securing the contract due to their proprietary ownership of the HPSS software solution. Key dates include the award announcement on 11th March 2025 and a future contract signature scheduled for 17th March 2025. The contract will be executed across various regions within the United Kingdom, including the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK regions.

This tender provides a vital opportunity for businesses involved in software support and IT services to expand their portfolios and strengthen their expertise in high-performance computing environments. The direct award process underscores the importance of proprietary technology and intellectual property rights in securing such contracts. Companies with specialised knowledge in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and consulting services, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. This contract represents significant growth potential within the public sector, aligning well with businesses aiming to deliver specialised service solutions.

## Notice

Renewal of the existing Met Office HPSS software support contract from 1st April to 31st December 2025.

### Procurement Information

IBM have proprietary ownership of the HPSS software solution therefore no other provider on the market would be able to supply the support requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008663-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £679,722 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008663-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008663-2025
  11th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ibm.com/uk-en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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