Provision of SciVal Software

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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.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835711
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558976
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality: GLASGOW
Postcode: G1 1XU
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: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558976
Provision of SciVal Software - 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.

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