---
title: "Off-Site Storage"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-160905"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160905.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# Off-Site Storage

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-160905

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## Summary

Cardiff University has successfully concluded the procurement process for off-site storage services, specifically for their sizeable collection of semi-current paper records. The awarded tender, announced on 26th January 2026, falls under the services category, specifically targeting storage and retrieval services (CPV 63121000). This process, held in Cardiff, aims to ensure records are managed efficiently and securely, adhering to relevant legislative standards. The procurement stage is recorded as Award, with Compass Minerals Storage & Archives Ltd named as the supplier. The tender was part of Cardiff University's focus on compliance with Data Protection legislation and Clinical Trial regulations where applicable.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in secure document storage and retrieval compliant with strict regulatory requirements. Companies adept in handling legal and sensitive materials under Data Protection laws would find this contract type beneficial. The successful award reaffirms the potential within the burgeoning field of information management services, encouraging similar companies to vie for future contracts in a sector increasingly prioritising data security and effective resource management.

## Notice

Cardiff University requires a records storage supplier and retrieval service. The University holds large quantities of semi-current paper records which need to be managed in a controlled, secure, and cost-effective manner in compliance with Data Protection legislation and Clinical Trial regulations (where appropriate).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160905 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:49 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160905

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

## Provenance

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