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Elsevier Reaxys Academic Edition 2026-2029

JISC

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Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Elsevier Reaxys Academic Edition 2026-2029" contract, awarded to Elsevier BV. The procurement, managed through a direct award method, aims to provide JISC member institutions with access to Reaxys Academic Edition at preferential rates. This service is tailored for institutions primarily in the education and research sectors. The contract commenced on the 1st of November 2026 and will conclude on the 31st of October 2029. The procurement process has a legal basis governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 and the contract value is set at £4,469,525. The industry category focuses on education and training services with coverage across the entirety of the United Kingdom.

This agreement presents extensive opportunities for academic institutions and research bodies seeking to enhance their database search capabilities in chemistry-related fields. The direct award underscores Elsevier's unique position as the exclusive supplier and rights holder of this resource, ensuring that potential business collaborators can benefit from streamlined access to cutting-edge chemical data. While the contract specifically supports educational and research-focused organisations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in related fields might find opportunities to engage as supportive subcontractors or through supplementary services aligned with the contract’s focus on delivering advanced educational and training resources.

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Notice Title

Elsevier Reaxys Academic Edition 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Elsevier Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to Reaxys Academic Edition at preferential rates. Reaxys Academic Edition is a web-based system for searching an extensive collection of organic, organometallic and inorganic chemistry data and for performing synthesis planning. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06917d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041115-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,469,525 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

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