Planning

Identity and Access Management System

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 17:08

Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is initiating a procurement process for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) System, intended to replace its current solution. The procurement is classified as goods under the software package and information systems category and falls under the remit of Welsh devolved regulations. The process is currently in the planning stage, with potential suppliers advised to engage via a Pre-Market Engagement notice, downloadable from the Cardiff University portal. Supplier submissions are due by 20th March 2026, and the procurement contract is planned to commence on 31st July 2026, running until 30th July 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers in the software industry, particularly those specialising in IAM solutions, to partner with a prestigious university located in Cardiff, UK. The potential contract value of up to £1.8 million presents lucrative prospects for innovative companies adept at providing robust, scalable systems. Businesses with expertise in developing cutting-edge access management software will be well-suited to compete for this tender, leveraging their capabilities to support Cardiff University's growth and operational excellence.

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Notice Title

Identity and Access Management System

Notice Description

Cardiff University requires a suitable Identity and Access Management System to replace the current solution and wishes to invite potential suppliers to submit information to inform and support the development of our tender.

Planning Information

Potential Suppliers are required to download the Pre-Market Engagement RFI from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016247-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

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