---
title: "IBM zVM7.2 Mainframe Extended Life Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee3d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-03-18"
---

# IBM zVM7.2 Mainframe Extended Life Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee3d

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "IBM zVM7.2 Mainframe Extended Life Support" contract. This procurement, which aims at the annual renewal of extended life support for the IBM zVM7.2 mainframe, falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, and the contract was signed with IBM United Kingdom Limited on 17th March 2025. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value inclusive of taxes amounting to GBP 119,113.13.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services. Companies offering expertise in hardware support, software development, and IT consultancy would find such contracts particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation in the public sector. Although this specific procurement was conducted without competition, maintaining awareness of similar future opportunities can be advantageous for SMEs and large enterprises alike, fostering relationships with public authorities such as the Met Office and securing substantial contracts in the technology sector.

## Notice

Annual renewal of extended life support to IBM zVM7.2 mainframe (2025)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009804-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 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 | £99,260 |

## 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009804-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009804-2025
  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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