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IEE online content

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 12:27

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment has completed a procurement process for the supply of the "IEE online content" service, awarded on 21 July 2025. This direct procurement, conducted without competition, involves the provision of the IEEE Electronic Library for a 12-month subscription, encompassing over six million full-text documents including IEEE Standards, conference papers, and journals. The service aligns with the subscription services category, and the contract is valued at 105,955 USD. The procurement was organised under legal basis 2023/54 according to UK legislation, with Content Online Limited from Sweden serving as the supplier. The contract is active with a service delivery location within the United Kingdom and runs from 21 July 2025 to 18 July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in digital content and subscription services. Companies that are positioned to offer value through specialised content and extended digital services might find similar contracts beneficial. Additionally, SMEs with the capability to meet public sector procurement requirements and provide scalable digital solutions are well-suited for such tenders. While the procurement was direct and focused, it highlights the ongoing demand for sophisticated content solutions within UK public agencies, offering potential growth avenues for similar industry operators. The streamlined nature of this award process may also serve as a case study on how lower-threshold procurements can be effectively conducted.

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Notice Title

IEE online content

Notice Description

The IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) is a 12-month subscription that provides access to over 6 million full-text documents: IEEE Standards (excluding Drafts), Conference papers, Journals, Magazines, and partner content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041637-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£105,955 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£105,955 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kelly.chantrell@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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