Estimated Value
Up to £473,942
Deadline
Not specified
Published
5 November 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
Key dates
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- 6 months
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Award Details
IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
£473,942
IBM LIMITED
£473,942
Likely incumbents
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- 1
COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED
11 contracts wonlatest 5 Oct 2026ends 30 Sept 2027£969,577
total awarded
- 2
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
£14m
total awarded
- 3
Campbell Scientific Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 21 Apr 2026ends 31 Mar 2031£791,048
total awarded
- 4
IBM LIMITED
£708,218
total awarded
- 5
UNIVERSITY OF READING
£14m
total awarded
COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Met OfficeKey Dates
Published
5 November 2025
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