Tender

PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has issued a tender titled "PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System," under the education industry category. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, with the tender process currently in the tender stage, it invites selective procurement through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The process details indicate that electronic submissions are required via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The tender is active, with the submission deadline on the 10th of September, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT. The procurement is aimed at acquiring services, focusing on the establishment of a sophisticated research management system to support the University's academic and administrative functions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, especially those experienced in creating and implementing research management systems. Companies with robust capabilities in providing these services will have a competitive edge, particularly if they can meet the high standards of technical quality required, which accounts for 60% of the evaluation criteria. The contract includes an option for renewal, potentially extending up to two more years, thus offering substantial long-term business prospects. Ideal candidates should have reliable public liability, employer's liability, and professional indemnity insurance, as well as a minimum yearly turnover of GBP 1 million, ensuring they can sustain the engagement requirements of this prestigious Scottish university.

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Notice Title

PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System

Notice Description

PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). Please refer to the tender documents.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536783
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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