ClosedUnited Kingdom
MASS HPSS Support
- Published
- Published 24 September 2025
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
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Closed
- Procedure
- Direct
- Published
- 24 September 2025
Award outcome
- Awarded value
- £1,421,826
- Award date
- 6 October 2025
- Contract period
- 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026
- IBM LIMITED
- IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
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Notice history
Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.
Contract
5 November 2025
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13 October 2025
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24 September 2025
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Contracting authority
Met Office
BuyerExeter, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PVZW-3234-DTLY
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