---
title: "IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewals (2026 - 2027)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c45f"
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published: "2026-07-06"
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# IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewals (2026 - 2027)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c45f

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of IBM Watson AI Ops licences for 2026 to 2027. This tender, categorised under networking software packages (CPV code: 48210000), was managed by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 6th July 2026, with the contract officially signed on 1st June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, specifically conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of a directive. The winning supplier of the contract, valued at £49,615.25, is BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Leatherhead, Surrey.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licences, particularly those focusing on AI and networking solutions. Participation in such tenders can drive business growth through high-profile client engagements and long-term partnerships with central government agencies like the Met Office. While the opportunity was finalised through a price-only competition on RM6098, larger businesses such as BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given their capacity to deliver and support complex software solutions. Engaging in such procurements showcases a company's capability to meet rigorous governmental standards, potentially enhancing its market reputation and opening doors to additional public sector collaborations.

## Notice

IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewal (2026 - 2027)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IBM Watson AI Ops licence renewal (2026 - 2027)

### Procurement Information

Awarded following price only competition on RM6098.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063225-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,615 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063225-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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