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title: "Current Research Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060321"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Current Research Information System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060321

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the procurement of a "Current Research Information System" under the industry category of database systems, via the main procurement category of goods. The contract, identified by the tender ID NCA31061, commenced with the signing date on 20th August 2024, covering a period of six years. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, UK, specifically in the UKM75 region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Elsevier B.V. being the active supplier. The procurement was initiated to manage research outputs and assessment exercises. A notable amendment to the contract includes an addition of the REF 2029 module to support submissions for a future assessment framework, ensuring the system remains comprehensive and compliant with research reporting requirements.

This procurement contract, with a total value of £422,637.88, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems and research management solutions. Companies with capabilities in developing integrated research information systems would find this tender particularly attractive. As the REF 2029 module indicates a tailored, specific requirement, suppliers with existing interoperability capabilities with the University’s systems would be well-placed to bid for such opportunities. This kind of procurement process highlights the increasing demand for sophisticated, compliant solutions to support academic institutions in efficiently managing their research-related activities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Current Research Information System for the management of research outputs and research assessment exercises. Contract for a period of 6 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001989-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £422,637 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001989-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820213
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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