Access to the Web of Science API EXPANDED web programming service or "equivalent"
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software. Located in Slovakia, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from skThe subject of the order is the procurement of an API (Application Programming Interface) programming service to the Web of Science database (hereinafter referred to as "API") for a period of 45 months (divided into individual periods of 9 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 12 months), which provides authorized access to bibliographic, citation, and metric-relevant data on scientific publications, authors, institutions, and publication sources for academic and research purposes. The service is to be provided via an online programming interface that allows automated access to data and its further processing and use for research, bibliometric analysis, reporting, and data aggregation from the Web of Science database. 3. SPECIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT OF THE ORDER – MINIMUM SCOPE: A) Functional requirements of the service A.1. Interface • The service must provide REST-API access with output in JSON or XML formats. • Authentication must be performed using an API key / registered application. A.2. Content and data The subject of the order must allow for: a) Advanced search and filtering of bibliographic records according to various criteria (e.g., author, DOI, title, institution, publication year). b) Obtaining full metadata about publications, including: • publication title, DOI, identifiers, document type, • authors, their identifiers (at least ResearcherID / ORCID if available), • publication source title, year, ISSN/ISBN, page numbers, • citation data – number of citations, cited references, and citing documents. c) Links between records – the ability to obtain: • cited references – references cited by the given document, • citing items – which publications cite the given document, • related records – related publications. A.3. Extended metrics and data • The API must support obtaining bibliometric indicators and metadata associated with publications, such as research funding data, author organizations, subject area categories, or author geographical data, if available............................................................. A detailed description of the subject of the order is provided in the tender documents.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Original language: sk. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Centrum vedecko-technických informácií Slovenskej republiky
Centrum vedecko-technických informácií Slovenskej republiky has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Slovakia. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is €1,181,056 - €1,181,056. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Slovakia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Centrum vedecko-technických informácií Slovenskej republiky in Slovakia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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