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Provision of Patent Renewals

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Patent Renewals" service, with the awarding stage successfully concluded as of 30th January 2026. Located in Glasgow, the University is actively engaged in managing intellectual property protection services across multiple countries, requiring a competent provider for patent renewal services globally. This open procedure under the service category was conducted electronically through the PCS-Tender system, with the awarded contract valued at £500,000. The procurement process began with the tender initiated in July 2025 and the closing of submissions in August 2025, indicating a well-structured timeline by the buying organisation.

This contract presents significant growth prospects for businesses that specialise in intellectual property management and legal consultancy, particularly those with experience in international patent renewals. The process sought a provider with capabilities in a user-friendly digital interface to manage tasks efficiently. Although the contract was ultimately awarded to the large-scale company IPRIS AG, the competitive environment with three submitted bids, including international bidders, highlights the opportunities for companies with strategic and technical expertise in patent services. Companies focused on expanding their portfolio within academic institutions might find similar tenders advantageous to their business development plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Patent Renewals

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis, and we require a provider that can do this competently.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. In 2024 around 120 renewals were conducted. 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/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service. As in previous contracts 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.

Renewal: 2 x 2 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802781
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPRIS AG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533774
    Provision of Patent Renewals - The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis, and we require a provider that can do this competently.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548412
    Provision of Patent Renewals - The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis, and we require a provider that can do this competently.

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