Planning

Research Data Storage and Management Platforms (FAIR)

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Research Data Storage and Management Platforms (FAIR)." This initiative aims to significantly modernise and enhance the university's research data storage and management capabilities. The procurement falls under the industry category of computer servers and goods, and is subject to Welsh devolved regulations. A market engagement notice was issued on 28th March 2025, with a key deadline for bidder responses set for 30th April 2025. The tender's contract period is planned to start on 30th June 2025 and end on 29th June 2029.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer servers, data storage solutions, and research data management platforms. Businesses with innovative solutions and a strong track record in these areas are well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, companies can establish or strengthen their relationships with Cardiff University, enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the higher education sector. Interested parties are encouraged to register on Cardiff University's procurement portal to download the brief and provide feedback that will shape the final tender documents.

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Notice Title

Research Data Storage and Management Platforms (FAIR)

Notice Description

Cardiff University wishes to significantly modernise and improve its capabilities in the areas of research data storage and management. We wish to advise the market of this requirement and are seeking feedback from the market on how best to structure our tender. We have prepared a brief, with a series of questions relating to the proposed tender requirement. Please register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home to download a copy of the brief and submit your feedback/responses which will be used to inform the full tender documents.

Planning Information

Brief with specific questions regarding the proposed tender process to be issued to bidders inviting responses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011776-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+442920879388

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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