Tender

Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York invites tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark, and Intellectual Property Rights Services, within the services industry category. This procurement is at the 'tender' stage, with submissions being accepted until 24th March 2025. The procurement process covers four specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, and computer science and IT. Each area represents a separate Lot, and suppliers may bid on one or multiple Lots depending on their expertise. The estimated contract value is £1,400,000 for a duration of 5 years, assuming all extension options are utilised.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property consulting, particularly those with expertise in handling complex research and development projects across various scientific fields. Firms proficient in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, engineering technologies, computer science, and materials science will find this tender beneficial for expanding their business. The open procedure procurement method invites competitive bids, allowing potential for growth and new client acquisition in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services

Notice Description

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services. We are seeking bids from experienced patent attorney firms, capable of dealing with intellectual property matters relating to research and development activity across four different specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, computer science and IT.The tender is therefore divided into four separate Lots to enable specialist firms to bid as appropriate: Lot 1 - Life Sciences; Lot 2 - Physics and Engineering; Lot 3 - Chemistry and Materials Science; Lot 4 - Computer Science and IT. Tenders may be submitted for a single Lot or multiple Lots dependent upon capability.Please download the tender pack on In-Tend for further details of the minimum services required and eligibility criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Life Sciences

This Lot covers the life sciences specialism only. Key areas are biotechnology (including synthetic biology, microbiology, plant science and agritech), pharmaceuticals and medical devices/technologies.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other specialisms/value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Lot 2 - Physics and Engineering

This Lot covers the physics and engineering specialism only. Key areas include: Telecommunications, Quantum technologies, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Nuclear engineering and technologies, Creative and digital technologies, Equipment designs.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other specialisms/value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Lot 3 - Chemistry and Materials Science

This Lot covers the chemistry and materials science specialism only. Key areas include: Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Novel compounds, Novel materials, Novel processes.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other specialisms/value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Lot 4 - Computer Science and IT

This Lot covers the computer science and IT specialism only. Key areas include: Software, Artificial intelligence/machine learning, Algorithms, Computer hardware, Other digital technologies.

Options: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments. Option to vary the contract to include other specialisms/value-add services that may be offered by the successful tenderer.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e64d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006668-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,035,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years from now if all extension options are exercised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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