Tender

The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has announced a tender for the provision of patent and trademark attorney services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79120000 for patent and copyright consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage. The contract value is £3,500,000 and will cover services at multiple locations, including Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. The tender was published on 20th February 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The tender period ends on 17th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patent and trademark services, particularly those with expertise in the scientific research sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises stand to benefit from this procurement, given the project's scale and the specialised knowledge required. The opportunity to work with UK Research & Innovation will not only ensure steady revenue over the contract term but also enhance the company's portfolio and credibility within the industry. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality, consultative patent and trademark solutions in accordance with international standards are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation has a requirement for the provision of patent and trademark service. The site addresses for delivery of the services is: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD c.UK Astonomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f52a458-309c-4052-b66b-2a30fe1a9493
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc0e9787-b1c0-427f-8f85-9a88a7d46702
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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