---
title: "Research Funding Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
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# Research Funding Information System

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ecf9

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## Summary

Cardiff University is initiating an open competition for the procurement of a Research Funding Information System, with a focus on the software package and information systems industry. The tender process is currently active, and the university is seeking submissions through electronic means by 1st April 2025. Enquiries are permitted until 28th March 2025. The system is intended to support researchers by providing a searchable database of both UK and international funding opportunities. The procurement process falls under Welsh devolved regulations, and the contract period extends from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 2028.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in developing web-based solutions that aggregate and collate vast amounts of data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria explicitly accommodate them. The contract's substantial value, estimated at £120,000 with a gross amount of £144,000, highlights notable business growth potential. Companies with strong product quality, ESG compliance, and effective demonstration capabilities, along with competitive pricing, stand to benefit significantly from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

In order to support researchers in finding and obtaining research funding, the Research Service subscribes to a web-based,externally-provided system that draws upon a range of UK and overseas funding information and collates this into a searchabledatabase of funding opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009310-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009310-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009310-2025
  13th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
  Electronic access to information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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