--- title: "Research data Repository" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Research data Repository Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054dd1.json) ## Summary The University of Leeds is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of the next iteration of its Research Data Repository, aimed at facilitating the public sharing of research data. This procurement is classified under the industry-specific software package category, and it pertains to the goods sector with a gross value of £100,000. The process is operating outside The Procurement Regulations 2024, with critical dates including a Supplier Briefing Event on 1st July 2025 and the deadline for the Preliminary Tender Market Engagement (PTME) process set for 18th July 2025. The procurement is expected to culminate with the implementation of the new system by April/May 2026, within the UK region designated UKE42. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the software development industry, particularly those specialising in data management systems. Companies with strong capabilities in developing industry-specific software packages could find a competitive edge in this project, which promises to be instrumental in the University's strategic commitment to open research. Participation in the Supplier Briefing Event and provision of feedback via the PTME process will allow interested suppliers to gain deeper insights and align their proposals with the University’s objectives, potentially opening the door to future collaborative opportunities. ## Notice The University of Leeds is seeking the next iteration of the Research Data Repository, an infrastructure for publicly sharing research data. We aim to procure and implement a new repository system by April/May 2026. A replacement Research Data Repository will play a pivotal role in advancing the university's strategic commitment to open research. A supplier event is planned for 1st July 2025, details will be provided. Please note that the University of Leeds is not a contracting authority for the purposes of The Procurement Regulations 2024. This tender opportunity is operating outside of The Procurement Regulations 2024 and will not be subject to them. The University is advertising this opportunity in the Central Digital Platform on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with The Procurement Regulations 2024. It reserves its rights, in full, to adapt or step outside the procedures in The Procurement Regulations 2024 as the University considers necessary to fulfil the requirements outlined in the tender documents supplied. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Industry-specific-software-package./TXT68H4HC3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TXT68H4HC3 ### Planning Information Potential Suppliers (Registrants) must register their interest in the PTME process through the Delta system - NEUPC – Procurement Portal. The closing date for the PTME process is 18th July 2025. Registrants will be invited to join a “Supplier Briefing Event” (SBE) to be held online on 1st July 2025, 1pm-2pm GMT. This will provide a full overview of the opportunity and provide more information about our approach. There will be the opportunity for Registrants to submit questions prior to and after the SBE. Registrants who register after the SBE can access a recording. This event will be held on Teams: Link to the Teams meeting. Following the SBE, Registrants will be invited to submit a response to a PTME questionnaire, via the Delta system, to allow us to capture feedback from Registrants. The closing date for submitting a PTMEQ response is 18th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032769-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 9JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 16 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032769-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032769-2025 16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TXT68H4HC3 - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Industry-specific-software-package./TXT68H4HC3 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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