---
title: "IBM Cloudpak for Integration Support and Maintenance Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f82"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# IBM Cloudpak for Integration Support and Maintenance Renewal

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f82

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## Summary

Recently awarded by the Bank of England, the contract titled "IBM Cloudpak for Integration Support and Maintenance Renewal" involves support and maintenance services for IBM Cloudpak software. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract covers regions throughout the UK, including areas like London, Winchester, and others, with the procurement stage now positioned as Award. The process was completed through a direct award method, justified by IBM's exclusive intellectual property rights, meaning no reasonable alternatives exist. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1 January 2026 and extending through 31 December 2030, with an award date set for 11 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, focusing on software licensing and support. While the nature of the direct award limits competition to those holding exclusive rights, larger firms capable of providing integrated software solutions and maintenance can benefit greatly from similar agreements. The Bank of England, acting as the contracting authority, signifies a mark of confidence and reliability for potential suppliers in related fields. Opportunities lie within the scope to purchase additional services during the contract period, which adds potential value and growth for firms specialising in comprehensive IT service provision across the UK. Businesses looking to engage in public sector contracts should consider positions that support exclusive or specialised technologies in future procurements.

## Notice

IBM Cloudpak for Integration (ACE and MQ) Software Licence Support and Maintenance

### Procurement Information

(a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012385-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,429,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,027,293 |
| Contracts value | £7,027,293 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI4 Inner London - East |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012385-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 10:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081361-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 09:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081320-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 17:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025393-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012385-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081361-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081320-2025
  10th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025393-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11180

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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