--- title: "Appointment of a Design & Development Services Provider (AgorIP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-12-10" --- # Appointment of a Design & Development Services Provider (AgorIP) Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fe90.json) ## Summary Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Design & Development Services Provider as part of the AgorIP (Open IP) Programme, aimed at enhancing intellectual property management and technology transfer across Wales. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 January 2022. This initiative is classified as a service under the CPV code for research and development services, and the location of the contract execution will be in the UKL18 region (Swansea). The procurement follows an open procedure and includes criteria based on price. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis, business consultancy, and related professional services. Companies that can deliver innovative design and development solutions are particularly well-suited to participate, as the project requires specialised support to assist with the design and development stages aligned with various Technology Readiness Levels. Moreover, the collaborative nature of the tender makes it ideal for consortia of firms, facilitating a robust competitive environment for those aiming to contribute to the successful delivery of the AgorIP Programme. ## Notice The AgorIP (Open IP) Programme provides an Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer service to academia, University Health Boards, SMEs and industrial collaborators, servicing a pipeline of Intellectual Property exploitation and commercialisation opportunities at various levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). AgorIP, which is partially funded by the Welsh Government and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is now pan-Wales, running in parallel across the West Wales & the Valleys and East Wales Regions. The AgorIP Programme runs to 30th June 2023. In order to deliver the required outputs from this Programme, AgorIP through Swansea University, requires specialist support from a range of professional service firms. This support will take various forms as set out in the particulars below. AgorIP has identified the need to engage a Design & Development Services Provider to work along-side its Team of Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs) to offer additional support to its Project Partners during the design and development stage of an opportunity in line with the TRLs. As a result, Swansea University is procuring the services of a Company/Organisation to serve as its Design & Development Services Provider. With the advice and guidance of the TTM managing the individual opportunity, the Design & Development Services Provider will perform the services. The University welcomes bids from sole tenderers or as part of a consortium. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The AgorIP (Open IP) Programme provides an Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer service to academia, University Health Boards, SMEs and industrial collaborators, servicing a pipeline of Intellectual Property exploitation and commercialisation opportunities at various levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). AgorIP, which is partially funded by the Welsh Government and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is now pan-Wales, running in parallel across the West Wales & the Valleys and East Wales Regions. The AgorIP Programme runs to 30th June 2023. In order to deliver the required outputs from this Programme, AgorIP through Swansea University, requires specialist support from a range of professional service firms. This support will take various forms as set out in the particulars below. AgorIP has identified the need to engage a Design & Development Services Provider to work along-side its Team of Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs) to offer additional support to its Project Partners during the design and development stage of an opportunity in line with the TRLs. As a result, Swansea University is procuring the services of a Company/Organisation to serve as its Design & Development Services Provider. With the advice and guidance of the TTM managing the individual opportunity, the Design & Development Services Provider will perform the services. The University welcomes bids from sole tenderers or as part of a consortium. Renewal: 6 month Extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030772-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA2 8PP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Sketty | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 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 - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030772-2021 - 8 Dec 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030489-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.swansea.ac.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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