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UKRI-5387 IEEE Electronic Library Subcription

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Nov 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library, a service under the industry category of subscription services. The contract was awarded directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract for the Electronic Library subscription having been signed and active from 10 November 2025 to 10 November 2026. The buyer, UKRI, is a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, while the supplier, Content Online AB, is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The total contract value is $53,622 USD, with a net amount of $44,685 USD.

This procurement provides opportunities for growth for businesses involved in academic resources, digital libraries, and electronic database services. While the current contract was awarded via a direct procurement method, businesses capable of offering competitive subscription or technological services could position themselves for future opportunities by networking with organisations like UKRI. Companies with the capability to offer specialized database access or digital solutions matching IEEE standards would benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Large-scale enterprises, especially those with a focus on academic and research institutions, would be well-suited to compete in such projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5387 IEEE Electronic Library Subcription

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for the Annual Subscription to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Electronic Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dddd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072473-2025
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
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
£44,685 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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