Award

SafeZone

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

15 May 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Cardiff University in Cardiff, United Kingdom, seeking to acquire a software solution titled "SafeZone". This falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract being signed on 14th May 2026. The process used a limited procurement method, specifically opting for an award without prior publication, citing its classification as a call-off from the Government Framework (GCloud). The procurement's legal basis aligns with the Directive 32014L0024. The relevant location for delivery is identified as UKL22.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile application development, particularly those capable of offering innovative software solutions for security and safety applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing mobile phone applications would be well-placed to compete for this type of contract. By partnering with public entities like Cardiff University, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their portfolio, showcasing their capability in public sector collaborations and compliance with government frameworks such as GCloud.

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Notice Title

SafeZone

Notice Description

SafeZone Mobile Phone App

Procurement Information

Call off from Government Framework (GCloud)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,503 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICALARC

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