--- title: "Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2022-07-18" --- # Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dd5e.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is currently conducting a public procurement process for "Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services" in the industry category of patent and copyright consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is intended for an initial term of three years with an option for two 12-month extensions upon satisfactory performance. Bids must be submitted electronically via the designated eTendering system, with a tender deadline of 8th October 2021. The delivery location for the services is St Andrews, UK. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in intellectual property services, particularly those with experience in managing patents and trademarks across various jurisdictions including the EU, US, and major Asian markets. Companies equipped with expertise in IP rights restoration, abandonment, and consulting would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their portfolio and foster long-term partnerships with educational institutions, paving the way for further business growth and expansion in related service areas. ## Notice USTAN is seeking a full IP renewal service including: - Patents, primarily EU countries, US, China, India, Japan and Australia. - Trademarks, primarily EU, UK and WIPO. - Registered designs, primarily EU and UK. - Abandoning granted IP rights Also, of interest would be services to include: - Restoration service ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit (ESA) at the University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance activity through the award of a contract for IP Renewal Services. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money for the provision of the services detailed. Contract Term: The contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years from date of commencement, with provision for further 2 x 12 months extension subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. University of St Andrews is seeking a full IP renewal service including: - Patents, primarily EU countries, US, China, India, Japan and Australia. - Trademarks, primarily EU, UK and WIPO. - Registered designs, primarily EU and UK. - Abandoning granted IP rights Also, of interest would be services to include: - Restoration service Please see ITT Documents for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted Renewal: Provision for 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019595-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IP PRAGMATICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2022 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019595-2022 - 6 Sep 2021 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021999-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654014 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/buyer-profile.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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