Notice AD No. 2/2026 - Acquisition/Lease of InCites B&A Database Usage License - Renewal for the Year 2026

This tender, identified as AD No. 2/2026, concerns the acquisition or lease of a usage license for the InCites B&A (Benchmarking & Analytics) database, specifically for the renewal period covering the year 2026. InCites B&A is a bibliometric and research analytics tool used for evaluating research performance, identifying emerging trends, and benchmarking institutions against peers. The contracting entity requires continued access to this platform to support its research strategy, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making. The tender seeks proposals for the licensing of the database, which may include different user access levels, modules, or data sets. Bidders are expected to provide terms for the license renewal, including subscription fees, duration, user limitations, and any associated support services. The evaluation criteria will likely focus on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed license agreement, the comprehensiveness of the access provided, and the supplier's reliability in delivering the service. This renewal is crucial for maintaining the organization's capacity to conduct advanced research analytics.

This is a supplies contract in the Monitoring Evaluation, information and communication technology and Research sectors. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 29,603.

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