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The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services" is conducted by UK Research & Innovation. This falls under the industry category of Patent and copyright consultancy services (CPV 79120000) and is titled as such. This process is currently in the Award stage but has been marked as cancelled. The procurement is intended to cover multiple locations within the United Kingdom, specifically including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Didcot, the Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. The original tender was set to run for a 3-year period with options to extend annually up to a total of 5 years, with an estimated value of up to £3,500,000 excluding VAT. Key procurement details include the open procedure method and the initial submission deadline of 17 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the patent and trademark service sectors, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the rigorous technical and quality requirements. The procurement's generous contract value and extensive duration provide a stable opportunity for firms to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with UK Research & Innovation. Businesses that specialise in patent and trademark consultation and can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions are well-suited to this opportunity. The contract's multi-location scope also allows regional firms to benefit from local engagements while participating in a prestigious national contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 The maximum estimated value of the opportunity is up to PS3,500,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 5 year term with a maximum estimated annual value of up to PS700,000.00 excluding VAT. The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual basis for a further 2 years (3+1+1) from commencement of the Contract. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5F9R2U87P6

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual basis for a further 2 years (3+1+1) from commencement of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006075-2025
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
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 765200218

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

Further Information

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