Tender

UKRI-4774 The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, is in the Tender stage for procuring "UKRI-4774 The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services" under the industry category of Patent and copyright consultancy services (CPV code 79120000). The key locations for service delivery are Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Didcot; Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Warrington; and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), Edinburgh. This is an open procurement procedure with a contract expected to start on 28 April 2025 and run until 27 April 2028, with the possibility of extending annually for an additional two years. The deadline for submissions is 27 March 2025 at 14:00 GMT, and the total estimated contract value is £3,500,000 over the potential five-year duration.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in intellectual property services, particularly those with experience in providing patent and trademark consultancy. SMEs are encouraged to apply, making this a promising prospect for smaller firms looking to expand their service portfolios by securing a significant contract with a high-profile UK governmental body. Award criteria prioritize quality and technical expertise (80%) over cost (20%), indicating that businesses with strong technical capabilities in this domain will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The notable contract value and multiple service locations underscore the potential for significant business growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4774 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/79BTZS26Q4

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006784-2025
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7565200218

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

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