---
title: "IBM DS Storage Systems Hardware Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dabe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-11-05"
---

# IBM DS Storage Systems Hardware Support

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

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Met Office, involved a direct award contract for "IBM DS Storage Systems Hardware Support," with specific focus on annual support for the IBM DS8882F Storage System. The industry category relates to repair and maintenance services, situated within the UK, specifically covering the UKK region. The procurement process is complete, with key dates including the contract's active period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, and the award was signed on 1st September 2025. This direct procurement, conducted without competition, reflects a below-threshold method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises capable of offering specialised repair and maintenance services in the IT sector. Companies similar in scale and capability to IBM LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, would be well-suited to compete in future similar procurements. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to solidify their position in the public sector, expand their portfolio, and enhance their expertise in providing critical support to central government authorities like the Met Office.

## Notice

Annual support for IBM DS8882F Storage System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071179-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071179-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071179-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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