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title: "Provision of SciVal Software"
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# Provision of SciVal Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf20

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has announced its intention to award a contract for the provision of SciVal software licences and support services. This is to be done under a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, anticipated to be signed on or after 29th July 2026, falls under the category of information technology services and has an estimated value of GBP 60,000 over a 12-month period. The procurement is managed under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage with Elsevier Ltd designated as the supplier, and the service will be based at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in computer-related professional services, particularly those with expertise in software packages and information systems. However, due to the technical nature of the contract, it is intended specifically for Elsevier Ltd, as they provide the proprietary SciVal software essential for the University’s research performance analytics. Thus, while the opportunity for other businesses in this instance may be limited, it underscores the importance of engaging in procurement processes whenever possible to identify niche areas where technical expertise may lead to future growth opportunities.

## Notice

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the Provision of Scival Software and Associated Services at the University of Strathclyde. The estimated value of the contract across a 12-month period is GBP 60,000.00 exclusive of VAT. The Contract is anticipated to commence on or after 29/07/2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of SciVal software licences and support services. SciVal is a research analytics platform used to assess research performance, analyse collaboration activity, benchmark against peer institutions, and inform strategic decision-making through bibliometric and AI-enabled insights.

### Procurement Information

The University requires continued access to SciVal software licences and support services to enable the analysis of research performance, benchmarking against peer institutions, and the provision of bibliometric and AI-enabled insights to support strategic decision-making. SciVal is a proprietary research analytics platform developed and licensed exclusively by Elsevier. The University's existing workflows, reporting processes, and research analysis activities rely on the functionality and data provided by the platform. No reasonable alternative supplier can provide access to the proprietary software or the associated licensed content. The University has therefore determined that competition is absent for technical reasons and that the continued provision of SciVal by Elsevier is necessary to ensure continuity of service and access to the required research analytics capabilities. As such, this contract shall be awarded under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii), as the University intends to award this public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060774-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060774-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835711
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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