---
title: "SolidServer DDI Renewal (2026 - 2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-17"
---

# SolidServer DDI Renewal (2026 - 2028)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd71

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## Summary

The Met Office, acting as the buying organisation, awarded a direct contract for the "SolidServer DDI Renewal (2026 - 2028)" project, aimed at renewing the licence and support for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments. This contract was awarded directly to the incumbent supplier following an unsuccessful GCA framework competition and falls under the "Software package and information systems" category. The contract, valued at £112,544.21, spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement process transitioned into the Award stage, with the contract signing concluded on 15th July 2026. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large supplier headquartered in Birmingham, was selected as the service provider for this project, which will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKK region.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in IT solutions, software support, and information systems. Companies experienced in managing and renewing software licences and their associated support systems would find this tender ideal. Although the direct award limits competition, companies can use such opportunities to understand market needs and refine their future proposals to encourage competitive positioning in similar tenders. Businesses looking to engage with central government authorities such as the Met Office might find it beneficial to establish a strong portfolio in public sector IT support to capitalise on similar direct award frameworks.

## Notice

Licence and support renewal for DNS, DHCP and IPAM (DDI) environments for a period of two (2) years. Direct award to incumbent following unsuccessful GCA framework further competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067531-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,786 |

## 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 | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067531-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067531-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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