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title: "Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd45a2ca-dc19-454d-b317-74716eb04e5c"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)"
published: "2018-03-26"
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# Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd45a2ca-dc19-454d-b317-74716eb04e5c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the "Web of Science" subscription services. This tender, valued at £283,438, relates to the supply of various academic databases and licenses, including the Chinese Science Citation Database and Derwent Innovations Index. The procurement method applied was 'Other' and the contract runs from 23rd March 2018 until 30th April 2019. The tender period ended on 22nd March 2018, and the process was conducted in Salisbury, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large service providers in the subscription and database management sector, particularly those with expertise in academic resources and digital licences. Companies capable of delivering robust and scalable subscription services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with such procurement opportunities can facilitate business growth by expanding supplier networks and enhancing service offerings to government and academic institutions.

## Notice

WEB OF SCIENCE, INSPEC - WEB OF SCIENCE PERPETUAL LICENSE SUB, CHINESE SCIENCE CITATION DATABASE, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS and DERWENT INNOVATIONS INDEX. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Subscription services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990f0ef3-b5d2-48dc-882e-056ddef58156 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,438 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990f0ef3-b5d2-48dc-882e-056ddef58156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990f0ef3-b5d2-48dc-882e-056ddef58156
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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