---
title: "SOC"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-157614"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157614.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-30"
---

# SOC

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-157614

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## Summary

Cardiff University has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a Palo Alto Security Operations Centre (SOC), focusing on the education sector. The contract falls under the services category, with the primary procurement method being a limited procedure conducted through a mini competition under an existing framework, without a prior publication of a call for competition. Although the procurement process was tagged with the 'award' and 'contract' stages, the tender status is noted as complete. The location for service delivery is specified within the region of UKL22. The contract was signed on 30th October 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 3,369,488.63.

This procurement project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT service providers like CDW Limited, the awarded supplier. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity and related services are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the sophisticated nature of a SOC setup. Participation in frameworks such as this can not only facilitate new business prospects but also fortify service providers' portfolios through association with a reputable institution like Cardiff University. Firms capable of delivering high-quality service at competitive prices stand a noteworthy chance to engage in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Palo Alto SOC

### Procurement Information

Mini Competition under framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157614 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,369,488 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157614

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT557850
  SOC - Palo Alto SOC

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-157614

## Provenance

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