---
title: "MASS HPSS Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a136"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# MASS HPSS Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a136

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process to renew its support for the IBM High Performance Storage System (HPSS) software integral to its Managed Archive Storage System (MASS). This procurement falls under the services category and encompasses a direct award method due to the proprietary nature of the software, with IBM as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £473,942, runs from 1st January to 30th June 2026 and covers repair and maintenance services primarily delivered in areas across the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract signing on 7th October 2025, with notices published on 5th November and 13th October 2025.

This procurement provides a growth opportunity, especially for large businesses specialising in high-performance computing systems and archival storage solutions. Given the direct award to IBM Limited for its proprietary HPSS software, businesses interested in competing in future tenders may benefit from developing niche solutions that address complex requirements in storing and managing large volumes of scientific data. Companies offering cutting-edge repair and maintenance services, along with technical expertise in supercomputing systems, will be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities with organisations like the Met Office.

## 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 is IBM HPSS (High Performance Storage System) software which is the Storage Management product developed to interface with tape libraries. The procurement is for a renewal of support to the HPSS software for a period of 6 months from 1st January to 30th June 2026.

### Procurement Information

HPSS software is proprietary to IBM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071167-2025 |
| 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 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £473,942 |
| Contracts value | £473,942 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | IBM; IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## 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 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071167-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064621-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059314-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071167-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064621-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059314-2025
  24th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ibm.com
- 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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