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title: "Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d01e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d01e

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a public body located in Glasgow, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder, classified under e-learning services. The procurement was executed using a limited method due to the specific nature of the service and its sole agency by the American Chemical Society. The contract, valued at 151,736 USN, was awarded to CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, on 1 October 2025. The process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope. All services are to be delivered within the region of Glasgow, UKM82.

This procurement represents a niche business opportunity, primarily catering to large organisations with capabilities in information management and e-learning services. Companies aiming to expand into specialised academic service provisions or deepen their relationships with higher education institutions might find similar tenders beneficial. Opportunities are particularly suited for entities with a unique product offering or those holding exclusive rights to specialised knowledge or databases, much like CAS's ownership of the SciFinder platform. Given the tailored and specific requirements, businesses with large-scale operations and the ability to provide exclusive services are well-positioned to succeed in this and related markets.

## Notice

Provision of Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder. Additional information: For clarity - the contract reference noted in the VEAT notice and in II.1.1 was inaccurate. The correct contract reference number is UOS-39278-S-2025.

### Procurement Information

American Chemical Society is the sole agent for its Chemical Abstracts Service Scifinder and

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084582-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £151,736 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAS, A DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084582-2025
- 20 Oct 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066853-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812740
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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