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Current Research Information System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the procurement of a "Current Research Information System" under the industry category of database systems, via the main procurement category of goods. The contract, identified by the tender ID NCA31061, commenced with the signing date on 20th August 2024, covering a period of six years. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, UK, specifically in the UKM75 region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Elsevier B.V. being the active supplier. The procurement was initiated to manage research outputs and assessment exercises. A notable amendment to the contract includes an addition of the REF 2029 module to support submissions for a future assessment framework, ensuring the system remains comprehensive and compliant with research reporting requirements.

This procurement contract, with a total value of £422,637.88, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems and research management solutions. Companies with capabilities in developing integrated research information systems would find this tender particularly attractive. As the REF 2029 module indicates a tailored, specific requirement, suppliers with existing interoperability capabilities with the University’s systems would be well-placed to bid for such opportunities. This kind of procurement process highlights the increasing demand for sophisticated, compliant solutions to support academic institutions in efficiently managing their research-related activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Current Research Information System

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Current Research Information System for the management of research outputs and research assessment exercises. Contract for a period of 6 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001989-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£422,637 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

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