---
title: "IBM Spectum Scale Storage Renewal (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd6b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-17"
---

# IBM Spectum Scale Storage Renewal (2026)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd6b

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Met Office, involves the renewal of an IBM Spectrum Scale Storage annual subscription and support. Located in Exeter, this central government public authority finalized a contract under the limited competition procurement method for below-threshold contracts. The process focused on goods within the software package and information systems industry category. Key dates include the contract start on 1st July 2026 and a completion set for 30th June 2027. The location for delivery is specified as within the United Kingdom, with the contract having been awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED on 12th June 2026. The procurement stage has progressed to award, with the contract currently active.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and storage systems. Companies that are capable of offering robust support and subscriptions for data management systems, especially those of similar scale to IBM Spectrum, could find this contract indicative of the types of tenders available from large government buyers like the Met Office. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses operating at a large scale, given the detailed nature of performance requirements and specific procurement approaches favouring limited competition below threshold conditions.

## Notice

IBM Storage Scale Data Management Ed. Annual subscription and support for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,029 |

## 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067518-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.computacenter.com/en-gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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