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title: "Provision of SciVal Software"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Provision of SciVal Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835711

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has engaged in a procurement process titled "Provision of SciVal Software," focusing on the education industry category and located in Glasgow, UK. This process is in the award stage, following a decision made around 29th June 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 60,000 over a 12-month period, is expected to commence on or after 29th July 2026. The procurement method chosen is a limited award procedure without prior publication, due to the unique technical requirements necessitating the use of Elsevier's proprietary SciVal software, which supports the University's research performance analysis and strategic decision-making.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in academic analytics and research performance platforms, specifically those with the capability to provide or integrate with Elsevier's SciVal software. Larger organisations with existing relationships with academic institutions, or those able to supply complementary technical services, are particularly well-suited to compete in such niche markets. The exclusivity of the software highlights a gap in the market for innovative companies that could develop alternatives or supplementary tools to expand their business in the academic sector.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558976 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| 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 | 26 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558976

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558976
  Provision of SciVal Software - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835711
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835711

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