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IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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24 Jan 2025 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has initiated a tender process for IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services, amounting to a value of £1,800,000. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically patent and copyright consultancy. The procurement stage is currently active with the open procedure method, and interested suppliers are required to submit their electronic or written applications by 28th February 2025. The contract period will last 720 days with an option for extension. The services aim to support UKAEA’s intellectual property portfolio across various technical areas such as novel materials, software, and power generation technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IP legal services to expand their involvement in a highly specialised sector. Specifically, firms in patent attorney services and patent search and landscaping can leverage this opportunity to engage with UKAEA and enhance their credentials in handling complex IP portfolios. The requirement for experienced and professional suppliers ensures that only capable businesses will compete, fostering a competitive environment that encourages high standards and innovation in IP consultancy and support services.

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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.

Renewal: Option to extend a further 1+1 years

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.

Renewal: Option to extend a further 1+1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d643
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002618-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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