--- title: "Journal Access PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029082" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029082" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029082.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029082.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2021-02-05" --- # Journal Access PIN Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029082 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029082) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029082.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Journal Access PIN" is being initiated by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, focusing on the acquisition of digital journal access valued at £120,000. This process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the industry of academic publications, including journals related to science and technology. The procurement stage is currently classified as planned, with a future notice anticipated on 15 March 2021. The primary location is Seascale, UK, where the buying organisation operates to support complex nuclear decommissioning tasks. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in academic resources and digital publishing, particularly those providing access to scientific and technical literature relevant to the nuclear industry. Companies adept in areas such as chemistry, physics, and engineering, as well as those offering innovative digital solutions for journal accessibility, would be well-suited to participate in this process. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and contribute to the advancing needs of Sellafield Ltd in maintaining operational safety and compliance through access to essential research materials. ## Notice Access to digital Journals and wider publications. See attached support literature. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Purpose and Lines of Enquiry The purpose of this pre-market engagement PIN is for Sellafield Ltd to gain a greater understanding of the supply chain that supports Journal and Literature Access. We are asking the supply chain, who are interested, to respond to the Lines of Enquiry detailed in this scope and those with the capability to support this requirement through the CTM (enter ref) by (date) using the message function for the PIN. Background Sellafield Ltd manages the operations on the Sellafield Site and its core mission over the coming decades will be to ensure that ageing hazardous facilities are made safe and to decommission the most complex nuclear site in Europe. This mission presents a range of engineering and technical challenges and uncertainties, many of which are unique with no ready-made solutions. Sellafield Ltd are responsible for navigating through these challenges and uncertainties and to enable them to do this work, there are a range of technical and scientific communities within Sellafield Ltd, all of whom require access to academic materials, particularly journals and literature. Access to this information is key to ensure Sellafield Ltd can stay abreast of modern thinking and maintain safe operations. Sellafield Ltd Journal and Literature requirements Sellafield are looking to establish comprehensive access to the world's academic research output in science and technology fields including, but not limited to, the following topics; * Nuclear Industry science and technology * Chemistry * Physics * Materials Science * Microbiology * Measurement Science and Technology * Radiation Physics and technology * Nuclear physics * Process and Chemical Engineering * Non-destructive Evaluation * Analytical Chemistry * Nuclear Chemistry * Civil and Structural Engineering * Fluid Dynamics * Robotics * Artificial Intelligence * Environmental ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002331-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE | | Locality | SEASCALE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA20 1PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Gosforth | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 22211000 - Journals - 22211100 - Official journals ## Release History - 5 Feb 2021 at 11:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002331-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13331&B=SELLAFIELD - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510 - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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