---
title: "zVM LIcencing and support (2026-28)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ae2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# zVM LIcencing and support (2026-28)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ae2

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## Summary

The Met Office, functioning as a central government public authority, has completed a procurement contract for zVM licencing and support, effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Situated in Exeter, UK, this initiative falls under the software package and information systems category with the procurement carried out directly, below threshold, without competition. The contract, published through the Find a Tender Service, was awarded to IBM Limited for a gross amount of £114,492.59. The procurement stage indicates the process is completed, and the award status remains active as of the publication date of 1st April 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in software and information systems, given its relevance to technological solutions in government sectors. Large-scale technology firms with experience in licensing and support services might find potential in competing for similar opportunities. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector domain can leverage the insights from this procurement process, aligning offerings with governmental needs in IT support and software solutions. Those with established track records in interfacing with public authorities could further solidify their market presence through participation in such government contracts.

## Notice

Renewal of IBM zVM licencing and support for a period of two (2) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030438-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,410 |

## 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030438-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030438-2026
  1st April 2026 - 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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