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title: "Design and Data Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670f3"
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# Design and Data Management Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670f3

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is seeking tenders for a "Design and Data Management Platform", classified under data management services, with procurement focused on services within the education sector. Located in Dundee, Scotland, the contracting process is currently in the tender stage, having commenced on 23 March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically via the Postbox facility before the deadline on 24 April 2026. The contract, valued at £750,000, involves client-server integration, secure data exchange, and computational workflows, with implementation and ongoing support managed by relevant university teams.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in cloud-based platforms and data management services. Companies offering expertise in computational chemistry, data exchange security, and network provisioning will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. With an open procedure procurement method that prioritizes quality (60%) and price (40%), this project offers a promising avenue for enterprises that can deliver high-quality, scalable solutions conducive to educational and research environments. Businesses focusing on technological innovations in data design and management, based within or able to serve Dundee, are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

The option is a cloud-based design platform, accessible via a secure web interface, offering enhanced scalability and reduced infrastructure overhead. The solution will integrate with a University of Dundee-hosted virtual machine to enable secure data exchange and computational workflows. Installation of server-side components will be managed by the DDU Data Management and Computational Chemistry teams, with network provisioning supported by DTS. Ongoing maintenance and updates will be provided by the vendor

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The option is a cloud-based design platform, accessible via a secure web interface, offering enhanced scalability and reduced infrastructure overhead. The solution will integrate with a University of Dundee-hosted virtual machine to enable secure data exchange and computational workflows. Installation of server-side components will be managed by the DDU Data Management and Computational Chemistry teams, with network provisioning supported by DTS. Ongoing maintenance and updates will be provided by the vendor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026056-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026056-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
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