Tender

IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

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24 Jan 2025 at 17:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is inviting tenders for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services. This procurement encompasses two distinct lots and is classified under the legal services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active and open for tenders until 28th February 2025. Services will be delivered across the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract commencement set for 7th April 2025 and completion by 7th April 2027. Detailed procurement method specified is an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector to provide specialised IP services, particularly Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services. It presents an excellent growth opportunity for suppliers who demonstrate high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery, meeting the specific needs of the UKAEA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to tender. Businesses with expertise in providing IP consultancy, legal advisory, and patent services are well-suited to compete for one or both of the lots offered in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

Notice Description

UKAEA seeks to appoint suppliers for long-call off contracts across Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services under two distinct lots. The contracting authority seeks to engage qualified and experienced supplier(s) to support its operational, strategic, and compliance objectives across these two critical service areas. The successful supplier(s) must demonstrate their capability to meet the specific needs outlined in this document, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of services. The requirements for each lot are independent, and supplier(s) are welcome to tender for one or both lots, as appropriate to their expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502edcc8-c222-4f05-b660-4e0a42e3e802
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open
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

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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