--- title: "Design and Data Management Platform" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2026-03-23" --- # Design and Data Management Platform Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is seeking to procure a cloud-based Design and Data Management Platform, as detailed in the tender MAR552206. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 24 April 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract is valued at £750,000 GBP and falls under the services category within the education industry. The project location is Dundee, UK (Region UKM71). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting electronic and written submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based data solutions, software integration, and server-side component management. Companies with expertise in computational chemistry and secure web interface development are ideally suited to participate. The ongoing maintenance, updates, and integration with virtual machines create growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their technological offerings and services in the educational sector. Suppliers with strong qualifications and capabilities may gain considerable visibility and partnership prospects with a notable public institution. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552206 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552206 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552206 Design and Data Management Platform - 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 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826397 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=826397 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826397. 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