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IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:21

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04 Dec 2024 at 16:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has concluded its evaluations for the tender titled "IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services" and determined that an award will not proceed at this time for Lot 2 - IP Landscaping Services. This decision aims to ensure future procurement aligns more effectively with the strategic objectives and the business needs of UKAEA. The procurement process commenced under the legal basis of the CELEX 32014L0024 directive, targeting the services category with CPV classification 79120000 for patent and copyright consultancy services. Initially planned and launched with open procedure methodology, the process includes locations in the UKJ14 region, primarily for research and development related to fusion technology. Key procurement stages include the initial planning phase as of December 2024 with an expected launch in January 2025 and completion in April 2025, alongside a detailed review procedure to ensure fairness and compliance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the intellectual property legal framework and consultancy services sectors. Organisations with a strong track record in patent attorney services, extensive experience in IP search and landscaping, and a robust management infrastructure would find this procurement particularly advantageous. As the UKAEA's intellectual property portfolio spans diverse areas such as novel materials, software, robotics, and more, businesses with technical expertise in these domains could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth and strategic positioning in supporting UKAEA’s mission. Firms capable of providing comprehensive, high-quality IP consultancy and legal advisory services stand to benefit from this potential multi-year engagement, promoting long-term business sustainability and innovation growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

Notice Description

UKAEA seeks to appoint suppliers across Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services. 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.

Lot Information

IP Patent Attorney Services

UKAEA seeks to appoint a panel ("the Panel") of two IP patent attorney firms to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to UKAEA's intellectual property portfolio. Our IP portfolio covers a very wide range of areas including, but not limited to: novel materials, software, robotics, manufacturing, management of hydrogen isotopes, magnets, plasma, sensors and diagnostics, waste management and decommissioning, thermal management, and power generation technologies. The Consultant(s) are to provide cost effective, general intellectual property advice and to undertake the preparation, registration and prosecution of applications for patents, and other forms of registered intellectual property across all of the technical areas of UKAEA.

Patent Search & Landscaping Services

UKAEA seeks to appoint a single provider of patent search and landscaping services. Our IP portfolio covers a very wide range of areas including, but not limited to: novel materials, software, robotics, manufacturing, management of hydrogen isotopes, magnets, plasma, sensors and diagnostics, waste management and decommissioning, thermal management, and power generation technologies. The Consultant is to provide a range of cost-effective, high-quality search and landscaping services. Additional information: Following the completion of our evaluations, we have determined that we will not be proceeding with an award at this time. After reviewing the outcomes, we have identified the need to refine our approach to ensure the procurement aligns fully with the strategic objectives and our business needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015435-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Apr 20251 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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Appleyard Lees IP LLP

Dehns

Further Information

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