Expired contract

MASS HPSS Support

Details

Buyer: Met Office
Supplier(s): IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
Value: GBP 473,942
Duration: 9 months
Topic: Repair and maintenance services
Published: 24 September 2025
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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 award ## Contract award ## Contract award

Timeline

Completed: Award published24 September 2025
Current notice
Completed: Award date24 September 2025
Completed: Contract expiry date30 June 2026

About the buyer

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Relevant CPV codes

50000000 · Repair and maintenance services
50300000 · Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Decision makers

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Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@met-office.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@met-office.gov
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Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@met-office.gov
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