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QUB/2333/22 - Provision of Intellectual Property Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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27 Jul 2023 at 13:35

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20 Dec 2022 at 08:11

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20 Dec 2022 at 08:10

Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 19:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen's University Belfast has completed the award process for the tender titled "QUB/2333/22 - Provision of Intellectual Property Services" in the services category. The university sought intellectual property services across seven specialisms, such as software ICT, mechanical engineering, and life sciences. The tender, initiated via open procedure, was cancelled, and the lots categorised into specialisms were for services related to trademarks, copyright, and various engineering domains.

This tender from Queen's University Belfast presents opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property services and consultancy in areas such as software, engineering, and life sciences. The open procedure tender covered various specialisms and aimed to appoint agents under each lot. Businesses offering legal, IP, and commercial support would find opportunities particularly in lots related to trademarks, copyright, and other engineering fields. The tender attracted multiple suppliers indicating a competitive landscape for growth opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

QUB/2333/22 - Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Notice Description

Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Team within Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentability opinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed.Queen's wish to procure the Provision of Intellectual Property Services which will be categorised into seven lots of specialisms (principally in relation to patents and registered design rights) as detailed below:-Lot 1 - Software ICT and Electronic Engineering Lot 2 - Mechanical Engineering and PhysicsLot 3 - Materials and Physical Sciences Lot 4 - Medicine, Health and Life SciencesLot 5 - Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lot 6 - Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Lot 7 - Services related to Trademarks and CopyrightLot 8 - Inhouse legal, IP, transactional and commercial supportA framework of agents shall be appointed under each of the above identified lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Software, ICT and Electronic Engineering

The provision of Intellectual Property Services for Software, ICT and Electronic Engineering Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial DevelopmentTeam within Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team,patentability opinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. This lot will mainly deal withinventions related to software and those arising from School of EEECS and our groups which deal with wirelesscommunications and similar technology.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: Requirement will be tendered

Lot 2 Mechanical Engineering and Physics

The provision of Intellectual Property Services for Mechanical Engineering and Physics.Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Teamwithin Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentabilityopinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 2 will deal with School of Maths & Physicsand School of Mechanical and aerospace Engineering and deal with, manufacturing processes, clean techmechanical designs and apparatus.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: Requirement may be retendered

Lot 3 - Materials and Physical Sciences

The provision of Intellectual Property Services for Materials and Physical Sciences.Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Teamwithin Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentabilityopinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 3 will deal with inventions most likelyfrom other groups within the School of School of Mechanical and aerospace Engineering and deal advancedpolymers, composite materials and nanostructures. Some work in School of Natural and Built Environment maybe captured, and some technologies such as novel materials for waste capture form the School of BiologicalSciences may fall into this lot also.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: Options to extend by up to a further 12 months

Lot 4 - Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

The provision of Intellectual Property Services for Medicine, Health and Life Sciences.Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Team within Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentability opinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 4 cases related to Medicine Health and Life Science and Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering respectively as stated in the tender documents

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: Options to extend by up to a further 12 months

Lot 5 - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

The provision of Intellectual Property Services for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Team within Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentability opinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 5 cases related to Medicine Health and Life Science and Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering respectively as stated in the tender documents.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: Requirement may be re-tendered

Lot 6 - Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The provision of Intellectual Property Services for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences .Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Team within Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentability opinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 6 will relates to anything which arises from the Faculty of Art Humanities and Social Sciences, such as potentially patent-able products or methods. A small amount of volume arises from this lot.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: requirement may be retendered

Lot 7 - Services related to Trademarks and Copyright

Queen's wish to procure the Provision of Intellectual Property Services for Services related to Trademarks and Copyright.Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Teamwithin Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentabilityopinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 7 is distinct as it deals with Trademarksonly - which could arise from any school or research area and any early stage commercial case. Copyright isincluded but the university will rarely register copyright and the activities related to this are likely to advisoryservices related to copyright issues or infringement cases etc.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: Requirement may be retendered

Lot 8 - In-house Legal, IP, Transactional and Commercial Support

Queen's wish to procure the Provision of In-house Legal, IP, Transactional and Commercial Support.Intellectual property generated from the research activities is managed by the Commercial Development Team within Queen's Research and Enterprise Directorate. New technologies are disclosed to the Team, patentability opinions are undertaken and commercial opportunity is assessed. Lot 8 will relates to anything which arises from that requires the provision of In-house Legal, IP, Transactional and Commercial Support.

Options: Initial Framework Contract Period will be for 36 months with options to extend by up to a further 12 months.

Renewal: requirement may be retendered

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0392a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021843-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiration ofFramework

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Shauna Ryan
Contact Email
shauna.ryan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BARKER BRETTELL

FR KELLY

HGF

MARKS & CLERK

MATHYS & SQUIRE

MURGITROYD

SECERNA

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