---
title: "Cloud-Based Scientific Literature Content and Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d252"
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buyer: "CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Cloud-Based Scientific Literature Content and Management Platform

Buyer: CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d252

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## Summary

The Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult, situated in London, is inviting tenders for a cloud-based scientific literature content and management platform. This tender is categorised under software package and information systems, with the procurement method being an open competition. The opportunity is detailed under the title “Cloud-Based Scientific Literature Content and Management Platform,” where businesses are encouraged to submit proposals before the tender period ends on 10th August 2026. The enquiry period closes a week earlier, on 3rd August 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000 for a one-year period with potential extensions of up to two additional years.

This procurement is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing library and database software or electronic publishing platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria. The contract offers substantial growth potential as the service provider will engage closely with a public undertaking at the forefront of scientific advancements, potentially gaining invaluable exposure and experience in such a specialised field.

## Notice

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult is requesting a cloud-based scientific literature content and management platform. The platform should provide all staff with efficient access to scholarly articles, research papers, and other relevant business, pharmaceutical and regulatory content. The contract will be for a one-year period, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods (1+1+1)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year contract, with the option to extend for two one year periods (1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069877-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48312000 - Electronic publishing software package
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069877-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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