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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
Winners
  • IBM LIMITED
  • IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    5 November 2025

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  2. Contract

    13 October 2025

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  3. Contract

    24 September 2025

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Awarded: MASS HPSS Support — won by IBM LIMITED +1 — Skim