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title: "UKRI-4774 The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services"
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# UKRI-4774 The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-547212e8-45d1-4301-9c96-9712bea4fae1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the provision of patent and trademark attorney services, classified under CPV code 79120000 (Patent and copyright consultancy services). This procurement process, valued at £3,500,000, falls under the services category and is being conducted using the open procedure method. The services will be delivered to multiple sites, including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, the Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. The tender period ends on 27 March 2025 at 14:00, with the contract running from 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy services related to patents and trademarks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given UKRI's indication of suitability for such entities. Companies with experience and capacity to deliver across various geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and establishing long-term professional relationships with a prestigious public research organisation.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f28ec4-ce7b-4752-95b1-d4808041cb9f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f28ec4-ce7b-4752-95b1-d4808041cb9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08f28ec4-ce7b-4752-95b1-d4808041cb9f
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Patent-and-copyright-consultancy-services./79BTZS26Q4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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