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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has successfully completed the procurement process for the "AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 (JISC)" project under the education category. The contract was awarded to Jisc, located in Bristol, UK, and it involves the provision of unlimited open access publishing in the American Institute of Physics' hybrid and gold open access journals and read access to their current journal collection. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, specifically as a call-off from the Jisc framework, without prior publication. The contract, valued at £151,996, was signed on the 1st of June, 2026, with the delivery targeted in the UKM82 region.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in academic publishing and digital education services. It favours large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the specific needs of university consortia frameworks. Companies with expertise in managing and providing access to extensive academic databases and journals would find this contract particularly beneficial. While the tender stage is complete, similar opportunities through framework agreements like this may arise, allowing participants in the educational publishing sector to expand their market presence and collaboration with large institutions such as universities.

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Notice Title

AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 (JISC)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 through Jisc framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract through Jisc's AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 agreement for the provision of Unlimited open access publishing in the American Institute of Physics AIP's hybrid and gold open access journals and read access to AIP's front file (1999-current) journal collection

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837303
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,996 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months 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

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
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

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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