Tender

UKRI-4774 The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the provision of patent and trademark attorney services, classified under CPV code 79120000 (Patent and copyright consultancy services). This procurement process, valued at £3,500,000, falls under the services category and is being conducted using the open procedure method. The services will be delivered to multiple sites, including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, the Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. The tender period ends on 27 March 2025 at 14:00, with the contract running from 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy services related to patents and trademarks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given UKRI's indication of suitability for such entities. Companies with experience and capacity to deliver across various geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and establishing long-term professional relationships with a prestigious public research organisation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4774 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-b5fd17-547212e8-45d1-4301-9c96-9712bea4fae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f28ec4-ce7b-4752-95b1-d4808041cb9f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 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

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