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MASS HPSS Support
A public procurement published by Met Office via Find a Tender.
- £473.9k
- Award value
- —
- Tender value
- 2
- Suppliers
- 3
- Awards
- 3
- Notices
- Contract
- Stage
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 details
- Buyer
- Met Office
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Lifecycle stage
- Contract
- Status
- complete
- CPV classification
- —
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- £473,942
- Tender value
- —
- First published
- 24 Sept 2025
- Last updated
- 5 Nov 2025
Awards
3 awards recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM United Kingdom Limited | 00741598 | — | active | — |
| IBM LIMITED | 01503908 | — | active | — |
| IBM United Kingdom Limited | 00741598 | — | pending | £473.9k |
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "MASS HPSS Support"?
MASS HPSS Support is a UK public-sector procurement published by Met Office via Find a Tender.
Has "MASS HPSS Support" been awarded?
Yes — 3 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £473,942. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".
Which suppliers are involved in "MASS HPSS Support"?
2 suppliers are linked: IBM United Kingdom Limited, IBM LIMITED.
What is "MASS HPSS Support" worth?
The reported award value is £473,942.
When was "MASS HPSS Support" published?
It was first published on 24 Sept 2025 and last updated on 5 Nov 2025, across 3 notices.
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