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23 Jul 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult, situated in London, is inviting tenders for a cloud-based scientific literature content and management platform. This tender is categorised under software package and information systems, with the procurement method being an open competition. The opportunity is detailed under the title “Cloud-Based Scientific Literature Content and Management Platform,” where businesses are encouraged to submit proposals before the tender period ends on 10th August 2026. The enquiry period closes a week earlier, on 3rd August 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000 for a one-year period with potential extensions of up to two additional years.

This procurement is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing library and database software or electronic publishing platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria. The contract offers substantial growth potential as the service provider will engage closely with a public undertaking at the forefront of scientific advancements, potentially gaining invaluable exposure and experience in such a specialised field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cloud-Based Scientific Literature Content and Management Platform

Notice Description

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult is requesting a cloud-based scientific literature content and management platform. The platform should provide all staff with efficient access to scholarly articles, research papers, and other relevant business, pharmaceutical and regulatory content. The contract will be for a one-year period, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods (1+1+1)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year contract, with the option to extend for two one year periods (1+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069877-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48160000 - Library software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48312000 - Electronic publishing software package

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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