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195319.05

Ministry of Defence

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20 Apr 2021 at 22:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) is conducting a limited tender for the renewal of its subscription to the Web of Science digital platform, valued at approximately 195,319.05 USD. This contract is associated with the services category and is located in the UK. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been finalised on April 20, 2021. The contract details a one-year renewal for access to critical scientific research tools, including resources like the Chinese Science Citation Database and Derwent Innovations Index.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for specialised technology and subscription service providers in the scientific research sector. Businesses that have relevant expertise in digital platforms offering integrated and multidisciplinary research services, particularly those with capabilities to consolidate and analyse diverse research data, may find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Given that only Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd was able to meet the MOD's stringent requirements, competitors should prepare to highlight innovative solutions and technical capabilities to attract similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

195319.05

Notice Description

WEB OF SCIENCE, INSPEC - WEB OF SCIENCE PERPETUAL LICENSE SUB, CHINESE SCIENCE CITATION DATABASE, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS and DERWENT INNOVATIONS INDEX.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WEB OF SCIENCE, INSPEC - WEB OF SCIENCE PERPETUAL LICENSE SUB, CHINESE SCIENCE CITATION DATABASE, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS and DERWENT INNOVATIONS INDEX.

Procurement Information

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) CBRISS Commercial Team, which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), is intending to place a Contract with Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd for the subscription renewal of the Web of Science digital platform which provides a single destination to access reliable, integrated, multidisciplinary scientific research. This renewed subscription will be for 1 year. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for Technical Reasons. This is because competition is absent, as only Clarivate Analytics UK Ltd provide a digital platform that meets the UK MOD's requirements. The UK MOD requires a digital platform that provides reliable, high quality, integrated, multidisciplinary research with curated content delivered alongside information on emerging trends, subject specific content and analysis tools, enabling users to pinpoint the most relevant research to inform our work. In addition, the UK MOD requires access to research information which only Clarivate Analytics can provide in a consolidated format, including unique research information such as: - Chinese Science Citation Database - Russian Science Citation Database - Derwent Innovations Index All of these requirements are provided through the subscription to the Web of Science digital platform and there isn't a reasonable alternative platform provided by another supplier available in the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a848
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008407-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,319 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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