---
title: "MASS HPSS Software Support 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06879e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# MASS HPSS Software Support 2026

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06879e

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## Summary

The Met Office, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a direct award contract with IBM Limited for the provision of software support services specifically related to the IBM HPSS software utilised by the Met Office's MASS system. This procurement falls under the services category and covers repair and maintenance services. The contract, valued at £298,584 gross, runs from 1st July to 30th September 2026. The rationale behind the direct award is due to IBM holding exclusive intellectual property rights over the software, making them the sole provider capable of delivering the support required. The Met Office is based in Exeter, UK, while IBM Limited's operational hub is located in Winchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing specialised software support, particularly those that work with proprietary systems like IBM's HPSS. However, due to the exclusive nature of this contract, opportunities for other businesses could be limited to subcontracting roles with IBM or exploring other areas of collaboration with the Met Office. Large enterprises with specific expertise in repair and maintenance services tied to proprietary software may find potential growth areas through partnerships that address ancillary needs or future collaborations in similar high-technology solutions.

## Notice

Provision of software support from IBM from 1st July - 30th September 2026.

### Procurement Information

IBM HPSS software which sits on top of Met Office MASS is proprietary to IBM so no other supplier is in a position to provide support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046036-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,819 |
| Contracts value | £248,820 |

## 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

- 20 May 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046036-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036195-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046036-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036195-2026
  21st April 2026 - Transparency 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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