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Research Data Equipment FAIR

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Research Data Equipment FAIR" project. This initiative involves replacing the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new system, including backups and other resilience measures. The project falls under the education industry category, specifically dealing with research data equipment provision and is located in Cardiff, region UKL2. The procurement concluded with the award of the contract on 10th February 2026, following a limited procurement method through a mini-competition under a compliant framework without the prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-tech research infrastructure. Organisations with expertise in data storage solutions and backup systems, especially those capable of navigating framework agreements, would find themselves well-suited to similar tenders. Large enterprises like OCF LIMITED, the successful supplier linked to this award, have demonstrated the capacity to compete effectively in such specialised fields, paving the way for future business growth through strategic engagements with public sector universities.

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Notice Title

Research Data Equipment FAIR

Notice Description

Replace the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new RDS system including backups and other forms of resilience

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replace the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new RDS system including backups and other forms of resilience

Procurement Information

Mini-Competition conducted via a compliant framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161629
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161629
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32580000 - Data equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

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
TLL2 East Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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