--- title: "Digital Notebooks and Sample Inventories - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2024-09-06" --- # Digital Notebooks and Sample Inventories - Request for Information Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab0c9029-8760-4a3a-93b6-0b1f57717496.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester has initiated a procurement process titled "Digital Notebooks and Sample Inventories - Request for Information" to enhance research data management for academic staff and postgraduate research students. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is classified as an "Educational software package". The procurement is currently at the tender amendment stage with an open procurement method. The University seeks to perform market testing to explore digital notebooks and associated sample inventories. Interested parties should note the tender period ending on 26 September 2024. The contract will run from 1 January 2025 to 28 February 2027, with delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and international destinations. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in software solutions, particularly those that develop or supply educational and research software. Companies with innovative digital tools capable of easing research data coordination are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. While it is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in software development and integration for academic environments should strongly consider participation to diversify and expand their market footprint. ## Notice The University is undertaking a project to improve the experience of academic staff and postgraduate research students when managing research data. A review of the research software landscape highlighted disparities in researchers' ability to access digital tools to coordinate experimental metadata and data with minimal friction. As part of this project, it has been identified that it would be beneficial to conduct soft market testing to ascertain the offerings around digital notebooks and associated sample inventories within the market, along with any key areas of development within recent years. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c54300-0595-4395-bceb-5375df900b83 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package ## Release History - 6 Sep 2024 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c54300-0595-4395-bceb-5375df900b83 - 6 Sep 2024 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c54300-0595-4395-bceb-5375df900b83 - 6 Sep 2024 at 08:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c54300-0595-4395-bceb-5375df900b83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c54300-0595-4395-bceb-5375df900b83 6th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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