This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2022 at 16:19

Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is currently conducting a public procurement process for "Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services" in the industry category of patent and copyright consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is intended for an initial term of three years with an option for two 12-month extensions upon satisfactory performance. Bids must be submitted electronically via the designated eTendering system, with a tender deadline of 8th October 2021. The delivery location for the services is St Andrews, UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in intellectual property services, particularly those with experience in managing patents and trademarks across various jurisdictions including the EU, US, and major Asian markets. Companies equipped with expertise in IP rights restoration, abandonment, and consulting would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their portfolio and foster long-term partnerships with educational institutions, paving the way for further business growth and expansion in related service areas.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services

Notice Description

USTAN is seeking a full IP renewal service including: - Patents, primarily EU countries, US, China, India, Japan and Australia. - Trademarks, primarily EU, UK and WIPO. - Registered designs, primarily EU and UK. - Abandoning granted IP rights Also, of interest would be services to include: - Restoration service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit (ESA) at the University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance activity through the award of a contract for IP Renewal Services. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money for the provision of the services detailed. Contract Term: The contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years from date of commencement, with provision for further 2 x 12 months extension subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. University of St Andrews is seeking a full IP renewal service including: - Patents, primarily EU countries, US, China, India, Japan and Australia. - Trademarks, primarily EU, UK and WIPO. - Registered designs, primarily EU and UK. - Abandoning granted IP rights Also, of interest would be services to include: - Restoration service Please see ITT Documents for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: Provision for 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019595-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP Pragmatics Limited

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