Award

Off-Site Storage

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has successfully concluded the procurement process for off-site storage services, specifically for their sizeable collection of semi-current paper records. The awarded tender, announced on 26th January 2026, falls under the services category, specifically targeting storage and retrieval services (CPV 63121000). This process, held in Cardiff, aims to ensure records are managed efficiently and securely, adhering to relevant legislative standards. The procurement stage is recorded as Award, with Compass Minerals Storage & Archives Ltd named as the supplier. The tender was part of Cardiff University's focus on compliance with Data Protection legislation and Clinical Trial regulations where applicable.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in secure document storage and retrieval compliant with strict regulatory requirements. Companies adept in handling legal and sensitive materials under Data Protection laws would find this contract type beneficial. The successful award reaffirms the potential within the burgeoning field of information management services, encouraging similar companies to vie for future contracts in a sector increasingly prioritising data security and effective resource management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off-Site Storage

Notice Description

Cardiff University requires a records storage supplier and retrieval service. The University holds large quantities of semi-current paper records which need to be managed in a controlled, secure, and cost-effective manner in compliance with Data Protection legislation and Clinical Trial regulations (where appropriate).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160905
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160905
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES

Further Information

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