Planning

Patent Renewal Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

27 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is planning a tender for Patent Renewal Services, aimed at facilitating the renewal of approximately 650 active patent cases across various territories, including the USA, Europe, Canada, India, and more. This procurement, set in Glasgow, is in the planning stage with a total estimated value of £300,000. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 3rd February 2021, following which a contract notice will be published. The procurement process provides an opportunity for potential suppliers to engage in early market consultation and explore the requirements further.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property management and patent services. Companies with capabilities in providing user-friendly interfaces for managing patent renewals, maintaining live pricing, and delivering comprehensive renewal services for both trademarks and patents would be well-suited to compete. The chosen supplier will play a crucial role in supporting the University’s IP & Commercialisation team, making this an attractive opportunity for firms in the education and legal services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patent Renewal Services

Notice Description

The IP & Commercialisation team administers around 650 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis and we require a provider that can do this competently; has an interface that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The purpose of this notice is to seek expressions of interest and/or to engage in early market consultation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires an interface that can be easily interacted with to facilitate the patent renewal requests with the appointed supplier. The interface should have live pricing, exportable exports, search & filter functionality and a security profile with the University is able to assess. The portal will allow the University to login and instruct renewals i.e. renew, auto renew, delay, abandon, and other channels. In addition to the interface, the University require the supplier to provide the renewal service for trade mark renewals and patent renewals. The provider must be able to renew patents in international territory on a regular basis. The purpose of this notice is to seek expression of interest and/or engage in early market consultation. The University is currently developing a Strategy for the provision of patent renewal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405178
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405178&idx=1
    2nd February 2021 - Questions for Market Engagement. Please fill out and return to jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405178
    Patent Renewal Services - The IP & Commercialisation team administers around 650 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis and we require a provider that can do this competently; has an interface that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The purpose of this notice is to seek expressions of interest and/or to engage in early market consultation.

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