---
title: "DS8882F Storage Systems Support (2026-27)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f35a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Met Office"
published: "2026-09-07"
---

# DS8882F Storage Systems Support (2026-27)

Buyer: Met Office  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f35a

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## Summary

The Met Office procured one year of support for its IBM DS8882F storage system. This is a specialist IT infrastructure maintenance and support service, covering continued support for an existing enterprise storage platform rather than the supply of a new system. The buying organisation is the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement sits within repair and maintenance services and is relevant to suppliers with direct capability in IBM DS8882F storage support, associated maintenance and the operational support of critical data-storage infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct below-threshold procedure without competition. IBM Limited was selected as the supplier, with the award active and one lot completed. The contract was signed on 21 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £97,176.02 excluding VAT, or £116,611.22 including VAT. The published requirement describes the purchase as a renewal of IBM DS8882F system support for one year. The procurement record does not set out a competitive evaluation basis because the contract was awarded directly without competition.

This award indicates established demand from the Met Office for ongoing support of IBM DS8882F storage infrastructure. Suppliers seeking to compete for a similar requirement in future would need demonstrable expertise in IBM DS8882F systems, including fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance, and the ability to provide dependable support for operational government infrastructure. Credible providers would also need sufficient technical capacity to sustain service throughout a full support period, respond to incidents and maintain continuity for an existing storage environment. IBM’s selection shows that specialist platform knowledge and the ability to support an installed IBM system are central to this requirement.

## Notice

Renewal of support for IBM DS8882F system support for a period of one (1) year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084336-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,176 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Met Office |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Postcode area | 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 United Kingdom Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084336-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084336-2026
  7th September 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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