--- title: "SpringerLink journal subscriptions and article processing charges, 2021–2024" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/c461c39c-9b0a-4e2a-ae59-3e7d69d67df0/springerlink-journal-subscriptions-apc-csuc-21-13" last-updated: 2026-10-12T05:27:06.736141+00:00 --- # SpringerLink journal subscriptions and article processing charges, 2021–2024 CSUC procured online SpringerLink journal subscriptions and article processing charge (APC) packages for 14 participating institutions over 2021–2024. The contract had two lots, both awarded to Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH. 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