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title: "Scientific Journal Access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca50"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Scientific Journal Access

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca50

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of subscription-based access to scientific journals and online research databases has been completed by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited. This contract, titled "Scientific Journal Access," was awarded through a direct procurement method due to the unique intellectual property rights held by the supplier, Elsevier B.V. Based in Warrington, UK, the buying organisation has structured the contract over a potential five-year term, initially spanning four years from 1st October 2026, with a possible extension of an extra year. This procurement is integral to the laboratory’s research and academic activities and covers locations throughout the United Kingdom, specifically in regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, among others.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to periodicals, database services, and subscription offerings. Companies with expertise in supporting research and academic institutions would find a suitable market, particularly those capable of delivering exclusive or niche content. The procurement process focuses on fulfilling specific needs that cannot be met by alternative suppliers, which underscores the value of intellectual property-driven service models. Organisations adept in forging strategic partnerships or possessing exclusive access to proprietary content are well-suited to explore and compete in similar tenders, facilitating sustained business growth.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of subscription based access to scientific journals and online research databases for a variety of academic literature. Access to the literature will be via Science Direct, Elsevier's platform for scientific literature and Scopus for the research database. The services comprise online access to full-text peer-reviewed publications, bibliographic and citation databases, and associated analytical tools to support the contracting authority's research, teaching, and academic activities. The contract is for 4 years, with the option to extend for up to one additional 12 month period, up to a a maximum term of 5 years.

### Procurement Information

The contracting authority intends to award the contract without prior publication due to the existence of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Elsevier is the sole provider authorised to grant access to its proprietary scientific journals and research databases, including ScienceDirect and Scopus. These resources are protected by exclusive intellectual property rights and cannot be supplied by another economic operator. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists, as other providers do not offer equivalent journal content, coverage, or citation data. The services are essential to support the authority's research and academic activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065910-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £646,891 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22212000 - Periodicals
- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 07:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065910-2026
  14th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uknnl.com
- https://www.elsevier.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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