Scope
Reference
1791
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 are the Oracle Tape Libraries and Drives, encryption key managers, and associated monitoring and analytics software deployments.
The procurement is for a 7 month renewal of the Oracle support service to the Oracle archive between 1st December 2025 to 30th July 2026.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £509,033.25 excluding VAT
- £610,839.90 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 7 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)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
N/A
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £509,033.25 excluding VAT
- £610,839.90 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
N/A
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
Hardware to be supported is proprietary to Oracle.
Supplier
ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 01782505
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDX-4517-DZXP
Oracle Parkway
Reading
RG6 1RA
United Kingdom
Email: uk-publicsector_gb@oracle.com
Website: http://www.oracle.com/uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government