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RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DATABASE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for a Research Funding Opportunities Database.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The system must provide comprehensive and accurate coverage of, and alerting for, all research funding opportunities eligible to UK academic institutions, whether acting as lead applicant or co-applicant. Opportunities must be updated on a daily basis, with new calls added promptly upon announcement. Funding opportunities must span all disciplines to reflect the University of Aberdeen's diverse and wide-ranging research base. Ideally the database should also suggest anticipated calls based on previous recurring deadlines. Further information is in the Invitation To Tender document.

Options: 2 X 12 MONTH OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Renewal: 2 X 12 MONTH OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831512
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555516
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 48 - Software package and information systems
CPV Codes: 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: 5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: ABERDEEN
Postcode: AB24 3FX
Post Town: Aberdeen
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location: TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority: Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward: Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency: Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555516
RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DATABASE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for a Research Funding Opportunities Database.

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