---
title: "DS Storage Systems Hardware Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a71b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-10-02"
---

# DS Storage Systems Hardware Support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a71b

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## Summary

The Met Office, a public authority in central government based in Exeter, United Kingdom, undertook a direct procurement process for 'DS Storage Systems Hardware Support' under legal basis 2023/54. The process focused on obtaining annual support for IBM DS8910F storage systems, falling within the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services. The contract was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited on 2nd October 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st August 2026. The procurement was completed below the threshold without competition, reflecting a direct procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering repair and maintenance, to engage with a prominent government organisation. While this particular contract was awarded directly to IBM, similar future tenders might be applicable for companies of varying sizes, especially those looking to leverage their expertise in storage systems support. Companies interested in public sector contracts with central government entities should consider establishing relationships and expertise to be included in future tendering opportunities for related services.

## Notice

Annual support to IBM DS8910F storage systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061835-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,339 |

## 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061835-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061835-2025
  2nd October 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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