---
title: "IBM SupportLine (zOS/zVM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-07-30"
---

# IBM SupportLine (zOS/zVM)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568bf

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process titled "IBM SupportLine (zOS/zVM)" under the services category, specifically targeting IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The buying organisation, a central government public authority, is based in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement was concluded with a direct method below the threshold, with an award made to IBM United Kingdom Limited as the sole supplier. The associated contract was signed on 29th July 2025, with a performance period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £47,116.58. The delivery region for this service is specified as UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and support, particularly those capable of delivering services to existing zOS/zVM mainframes. While the award was made without competition, other businesses can glean insights into public sector demands and potential future opportunities by examining the nature of such procurements. Companies equipped to offer cutting-edge support solutions or strategic consultancy services for large-scale IT infrastructure could find similar contracts beneficial to explore. The procurement process underscores the importance of aligning offerings with government needs, thereby helping businesses to position themselves effectively in the market.

## Notice

Provision of IBM SupportLine services to existing zOS/zVM mainframes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044147-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,116 |

## 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

- 30 Jul 2025 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044147-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044147-2025
  30th July 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
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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