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Provision of SciVal Software

University of Strathclyde

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29 Jun 2026 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has announced its intention to award a contract for the provision of SciVal software licences and support services. This is to be done under a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, anticipated to be signed on or after 29th July 2026, falls under the category of information technology services and has an estimated value of GBP 60,000 over a 12-month period. The procurement is managed under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage with Elsevier Ltd designated as the supplier, and the service will be based at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in computer-related professional services, particularly those with expertise in software packages and information systems. However, due to the technical nature of the contract, it is intended specifically for Elsevier Ltd, as they provide the proprietary SciVal software essential for the University’s research performance analytics. Thus, while the opportunity for other businesses in this instance may be limited, it underscores the importance of engaging in procurement processes whenever possible to identify niche areas where technical expertise may lead to future growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SciVal Software

Notice Description

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the Provision of Scival Software and Associated Services at the University of Strathclyde. The estimated value of the contract across a 12-month period is GBP 60,000.00 exclusive of VAT. The Contract is anticipated to commence on or after 29/07/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of SciVal software licences and support services. SciVal is a research analytics platform used to assess research performance, analyse collaboration activity, benchmark against peer institutions, and inform strategic decision-making through bibliometric and AI-enabled insights.

Procurement Information

The University requires continued access to SciVal software licences and support services to enable the analysis of research performance, benchmarking against peer institutions, and the provision of bibliometric and AI-enabled insights to support strategic decision-making. SciVal is a proprietary research analytics platform developed and licensed exclusively by Elsevier. The University's existing workflows, reporting processes, and research analysis activities rely on the functionality and data provided by the platform. No reasonable alternative supplier can provide access to the proprietary software or the associated licensed content. The University has therefore determined that competition is absent for technical reasons and that the continued provision of SciVal by Elsevier is necessary to ensure continuity of service and access to the required research analytics capabilities. As such, this contract shall be awarded under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii), as the University intends to award this public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48160000 - Library software package

72222300 - Information technology services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Elsevier B.V.

Further Information

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