---
title: "Research Data Equipment FAIR"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161629"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Research Data Equipment FAIR

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161629

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## Summary

Cardiff University, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Research Data Equipment FAIR" project. This initiative involves replacing the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new system, including backups and other resilience measures. The project falls under the education industry category, specifically dealing with research data equipment provision and is located in Cardiff, region UKL2. The procurement concluded with the award of the contract on 10th February 2026, following a limited procurement method through a mini-competition under a compliant framework without the prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-tech research infrastructure. Organisations with expertise in data storage solutions and backup systems, especially those capable of navigating framework agreements, would find themselves well-suited to similar tenders. Large enterprises like OCF LIMITED, the successful supplier linked to this award, have demonstrated the capacity to compete effectively in such specialised fields, paving the way for future business growth through strategic engagements with public sector universities.

## Notice

Replace the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new RDS system including backups and other forms of resilience

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replace the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new RDS system including backups and other forms of resilience

### Procurement Information

Mini-Competition conducted via a compliant framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161629 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 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 | £1,400,000 |

## 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 | TLL2 East Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32580000 - Data equipment

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161629

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB589078
  Research Data Equipment FAIR - Replace the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new RDS system including backups and other forms of resilience

## 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-161629

## Provenance

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