---
title: "AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 (JISC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837303"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-16"
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# AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 (JISC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837303

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has successfully completed the procurement process for the "AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 (JISC)" project under the education category. The contract was awarded to Jisc, located in Bristol, UK, and it involves the provision of unlimited open access publishing in the American Institute of Physics' hybrid and gold open access journals and read access to their current journal collection. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, specifically as a call-off from the Jisc framework, without prior publication. The contract, valued at £151,996, was signed on the 1st of June, 2026, with the delivery targeted in the UKM82 region.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in academic publishing and digital education services. It favours large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the specific needs of university consortia frameworks. Companies with expertise in managing and providing access to extensive academic databases and journals would find this contract particularly beneficial. While the tender stage is complete, similar opportunities through framework agreements like this may arise, allowing participants in the educational publishing sector to expand their market presence and collaboration with large institutions such as universities.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 through Jisc framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract through Jisc's AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 agreement for the provision of Unlimited open access publishing in the American Institute of Physics AIP's hybrid and gold open access journals and read access to AIP's front file (1999-current) journal collection

### Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560345 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £151,996 |

## 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 | JISC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560345

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560345
  AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 (JISC) - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of AIP Fusion Pilot 2026-2028 through Jisc framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837303

## Provenance

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