---
title: "MASS Oracle Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a131"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# MASS Oracle Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a131

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## Summary

The Met Office, acting as the central government public authority, has awarded contracts concerning the support of the Managed Archive Storage System (MASS), an essential component of their supercomputer setup. The procurement process for 'MASS Oracle Support' involves Oracle Tape Libraries and Drives, encryption key managers, and associated software. Located in Exeter, the Met Office has engaged with ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED for a renewal of a seven-month Oracle support service, spanning from 1st December 2025 to 30th July 2026. This procurement, determined through a direct award method based on Oracle's proprietary hardware, highlights the pivotal involvement of Oracle Corporation UK Limited, headquartered in Reading. Key contracts were signed on 7th October 2025, with the service values reaching £509,033.25 GBP. The procurement stage as of recent updates is complete, with award and contract details actively recorded.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises with expertise in maintenance and technical support services. Companies already aligned with Oracle's technology or possessing exclusive HR skills can capitalize on ongoing support and development services, provided they are equipped to manage proprietary systems. The procurement's focus on proprietary Oracle technologies underlines the suitability for firms that can offer specialized skills in software deployment and hardware maintenance. Businesses located across the United Kingdom regions, including the South East and South West, will find access to services integral to maintaining archive storage infrastructure, potentially extending reach and enhancing service portfolios as public sector partners.

## Notice

The Managed Archive Storage System (MASS) and associated infrastructure is a critical adjunct to the supercomputer system. MASS is the sole long-term archive for Met Office operational and scientific research data. A key element of the MASS are the Oracle Tape Libraries and Drives, encryption key managers, and associated monitoring and analytics software deployments. The procurement is for a 7 month renewal of the Oracle support service to the Oracle archive between 1st December 2025 to 30th July 2026.

### Procurement Information

Hardware to be supported is proprietary to Oracle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071163-2025 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £509,034 |
| Contracts value | £509,033 |

## 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 | ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071163-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064631-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059308-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071163-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064631-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059308-2025
  24th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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