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MASS HPSS Support

A public procurement published by Met Office via Find a Tender.

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£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

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
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Awards

3 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
IBM United Kingdom Limited00741598active
IBM LIMITED01503908active
IBM United Kingdom Limited00741598pending£473.9k

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Award,contractMASS HPSS Support
  2. Award,contractMASS HPSS Support
  3. Award,contractMASS HPSS Support

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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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