---
title: "Identity and Access Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a80"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a80.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Identity and Access Management System

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a80

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016247-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 17:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016247-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016247-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016244-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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