---
title: "Domain Name Management"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146122"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146122.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146122.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-11-19"
---

# Domain Name Management

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146122

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## Summary

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), based in Cardiff, conducted a procurement process for the provision of domain name management services. This tender, categorised under 'services' and specifically related to software package and information systems, sought a supplier to offer a resilient 24/7 service to manage domain names, including emergency response services. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 29th February 2024. The awarded contract has a value of GBP 200,000, awarded to Safenames Ltd, located in Milton Keynes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in domain name management and administration software. The process saw a competitive field with 8 bids submitted, indicating a strong demand. Companies with robust capabilities in providing 24/7 support and emergency services, as well as experience in managing generic and country code top-level domains, are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities to expand their portfolio and client base.

## Notice

To provide a resilient (24x7x365) service to manage our domain names, with 24 hour out of hours emergency response services.A domain name registrar for the Buyers organisation, enabling the buyer to renew all generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and required Country Code TLDs (ccTLD) held in the Buyers portfolios. Provide access to and amend DNS entries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146122 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFENAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48219300 - Administration software package

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 08:43 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146122

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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