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UKRI-5448 2025 SciVal and Scopus renewal UKRI/EPSRC/STFC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Dec 2025 at 10:20

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24 Nov 2025 at 10:26

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has awarded a contract for the renewal of the SciVal, a bibliometric analytics platform, and Scopus services to Elsevier B.V. This procurement, titled "UKRI-5448 2025 SciVal and Scopus renewal UKRI/EPSRC/STFC," falls under the services category, specifically software programming and consultancy services. The direct award contract, now in the award stage, was finalized due to technical reasons and the lack of reasonable alternatives, compelling the necessity to maintain continuity with the incumbent supplier. The contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and will run until 30th November 2026, with potential yearly extensions. The gross contract value amounts to £153,934.44.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in bibliometric analytics platforms. While the direct award process in this instance limits competition, businesses that can offer comparable technical solutions and innovative capabilities could potentially engage in future tenders with UKRI or similar organisations. Companies with a track record of developing proprietary systems, ensuring seamless integration, and minimising transition disruptions could be well-positioned to vie for similar opportunities, especially those that emphasise strategic planning and long-term analytical insights.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5448 2025 SciVal and Scopus renewal UKRI/EPSRC/STFC

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have awarded a contract to Elsevier for the continued provision of SciVal, a bibliometric analytics platform used for research evaluation, strategic analysis and statutory review across UKRI.

Procurement Information

A change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080464-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,278 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£128,278 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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