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ID 5121238 - DfE - Invest NI - Invest NI Framework Agreement for Patent Appraisal Services 2023-2027

Invest NI

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05 Dec 2024 at 12:29

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22 Aug 2024 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Invest NI, a body governed by public law and part of the Department for the Economy, has completed the procurement process for the "Invest NI Framework Agreement for Patent Appraisal Services 2023-2027." This agreement falls under the CPV category of Patent and copyright consultancy services, targeting sectors such as Life Sciences, ICT, and Engineering. The process commenced as a tender and is now in the award stage with the completion date of 12 November 2024. The framework will have a duration of four years, with an option to extend for two further periods of one year each. The total contract value is estimated at £220,000, with contracts awarded to FRKELLY, MURGITROYD COMPANY LIMITED, and LEWIS SILKIN N.I. LLP, all based in the UK, with delivery focused in Northern Ireland (UKN). This procurement followed an open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in patent and copyright consultancy services to partner with Invest NI. Companies in sectors such as Life Sciences, ICT, and Engineering stand to benefit from providing comprehensive patent appraisals and reviews of PoC proposals, with each contractor expected to deliver detailed reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the required quality and cost criteria will find this framework especially beneficial for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence in Northern Ireland. The structured procurement process and open procedure ensure a level playing field for all bidders, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5121238 - DfE - Invest NI - Invest NI Framework Agreement for Patent Appraisal Services 2023-2027

Notice Description

Invest NI wishes to establish a framework list of Contractors to undertake Patent Appraisals /Reviews of PoC proposals. Other Divisions from within Invest NI may, on occasions, use the Framework for similar proposals. The programme is not sector specific, but applications generally fall into the following sectors: Life Sciences , ICT, Engineering. The appointed Contractors will carry out patent appraisals on each of the PoC project proposals and provide a comprehensive report (circa 15-20 pages) for each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI wishes to establish a framework list of Contractors to undertake Patent Appraisals /Reviews of PoC proposals. Other Divisions from within Invest NI may, on occasions, use the Framework for similar proposals. The programme is not sector specific, but applications generally fall into the following sectors: Life Sciences , ICT, Engineering. The appointed Contractors will carry out patent appraisals on each of the PoC project proposals and provide a comprehensive report (circa 15-20 pages) for each. Additional information: Option to extend for two further periods of one year each

Options: Option to extend for two further periods of one year each

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 2 years and with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and included 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039224-2024
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Invest NI
Additional Buyers

Invest Northern Ireland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FRKELLY

LEWIS SILKIN N.I. LLP

MURGITROYD COMPANY LIMITED

Further Information

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