--- title: "Provision of consultancy from a lipid chemistry specialist & consultancy for filing a patent app." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2019-08-20" --- # Provision of consultancy from a lipid chemistry specialist & consultancy for filing a patent app. Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeba781c-336d-4dd7-aabe-bcea5f95ea71.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves SparkFund, an organisation based in Hull, England, seeking consultancy services from qualified suppliers in the chemistry industry. The tender, titled "Provision of consultancy from a lipid chemistry specialist & consultancy for filing a patent app," is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th September 2019. The services sought include procurement and synthesis of bioactive lipids, screening of candidate lipids, and assistance with patent application filing. This open procedure is aimed at businesses that can meet the specific needs outlined, located primarily in Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in chemical analysis, patent consultancy, and research and development services. Companies with expertise in lipid chemistry, technical analysis, or consultancy services are particularly well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as suitable entities underlines the potential for diverse collaboration and business growth within this contract. ## Notice A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier to for the following; Lot 1 - Procurement and Synthesis of Bioactive Lipids Lot 2 - Screening of Candidate Lipids Lot 3 - Filing Patent Application ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93663e22-20ca-4e71-923b-4de13ffdcb8d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SPARKFUND | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds - 24950000 - Specialised chemical products - 24960000 - Various chemical products - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers - 38434560 - Chemistry analyser - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93663e22-20ca-4e71-923b-4de13ffdcb8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93663e22-20ca-4e71-923b-4de13ffdcb8d 20th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG157962 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.spark-fund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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