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title: "ACADEMIC LITERATURE AND RESEARCH ACCESS FOR SELLAFIELD LTD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c3cc"
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# ACADEMIC LITERATURE AND RESEARCH ACCESS FOR SELLAFIELD LTD

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c3cc

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Academic Literature and Research Access for Sellafield Ltd." This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically within the journals industry. The tender is currently active and involves an open procurement method. The submission deadline for bids is 9th August 2021, with bid opening occurring the same day. The total contract value is £120,000, and the contract period is set for 360 days, with an option for a six-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in academic publishing, digital content provision, and research database services. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive access to a range of scientific and technological research outputs, including journals and e-books in fields such as nuclear industry science and technology, chemistry, and artificial intelligence, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable companies to grow their client base within the nuclear sector, specifically catering to the needs of Sellafield Ltd.

## Notice

1.1 This ITT invites Tenderers to tender to Sellafield for a solution that shall provide Sellafield Ltd with comprehensive access to the world's research output in science and technology fields included in the tender pack Content types shall include journals, e-books and publications. All proposals shall demonstrate the range and depth of coverage the supplier can provide in each of the fields listed above

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1 This ITT invites Tenderers to tender to Sellafield for a solution that shall provide Sellafield Ltd with comprehensive access to the world's research output in science and technology fields including as a minimum the following topics: 1.1.1 Nuclear Industry science and technology 1.1.2 Chemistry 1.1.3 Physics 1.1.4 Materials Science 1.1.5 Concrete and construction materials 1.1.6 Corrosion Science 1.1.7 Nuclear materials 1.1.8 Radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 1.1.9 Microbiology 1.1.10 Measurement Science and Technology 1.1.11 Radiation Physics and technology 1.1.12 Nuclear physics 1.1.13 Process and Chemical Engineering 1.1.14 Non-destructive Evaluation 1.1.15 Analytical Chemistry 1.1.16 Civil and Structural Engineering 1.1.17 Fluid Dynamics 1.1.18 Robotics 1.1.19 Artificial Intelligence 1.1.20 Environmental Content types shall include journals, e-books and publications. All proposals shall demonstrate the range and depth of coverage the supplier can provide in each of the fields listed above Additional information: Attached as document

Options: Option to extend teh contract by a further 6 months maximum to make a maximum 18 month contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015450-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22211000 - Journals
- 22211100 - Official journals

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 17:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015450-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13808&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

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