Scope
Reference
1792
Description
The Managed Archive Storage System (MASS) and associated infrastructure is a critical adjunct to the supercomputer system. MASS is the sole long-term archive for Met Office operational and scientific research data. A key element of the MASS is IBM HPSS (High Performance Storage System) software which is the Storage Management product developed to interface with tape libraries.
The procurement is for a renewal of support to the HPSS software for a period of 6 months from 1st January to 30th June 2026.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £473,942 excluding VAT
- £568,730 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
HPSS software is proprietary to IBM.
Supplier
IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
- Companies House: 00741598
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQM-8935-PYGQ
Building C, IBM Hursley Office, Hursley Park Road
Winchester
SO21 2JN
United Kingdom
Email: ukcat@uk.ibm.com
Website: http://www.ibm.com/uk-en/
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government