---
title: "zVM Subscription renewal (2024-26)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee3a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-03-18"
---

# zVM Subscription renewal (2024-26)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee3a

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, has recently completed the procurement stage for the renewal of its IBM zVM subscription for the period from 2024 to 2026. This process falls under the public authority - central government category and involved a direct procurement method without competition, given it was below the threshold for mandatory tendering. The contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited on 17th March 2025, with a total gross value of £94,621.97, and will run until 31st March 2026. The primary focus of this procurement is on software packages and information systems, with delivery targeted within the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Although awarded to IBM, the market remains ripe for competitors to showcase their capabilities in fulfilling similar future demands of public authorities. Companies providing high-quality software solutions and subscription services may find prospects in government contracts like this one. Large-scale enterprises, in particular, can leverage their expertise and comprehensive service offerings to build robust public sector relationships and secure similar contracts.

## Notice

Renewal of subscription for IBM zVM for a period of two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009799-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,851 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009799-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009799-2025
  18th March 2025 - Contract details 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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