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title: "ID 5121238 - DfE - Invest NI - Invest NI Framework Agreement for Patent Appraisal Services 2023-2027"
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# ID 5121238 - DfE - Invest NI - Invest NI Framework Agreement for Patent Appraisal Services 2023-2027

Buyer: INVEST NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492d7

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## Summary

Invest NI, a body governed by public law and part of the Department for the Economy, has completed the procurement process for the "Invest NI Framework Agreement for Patent Appraisal Services 2023-2027." This agreement falls under the CPV category of Patent and copyright consultancy services, targeting sectors such as Life Sciences, ICT, and Engineering. The process commenced as a tender and is now in the award stage with the completion date of 12 November 2024. The framework will have a duration of four years, with an option to extend for two further periods of one year each. The total contract value is estimated at £220,000, with contracts awarded to FRKELLY, MURGITROYD COMPANY LIMITED, and LEWIS SILKIN N.I. LLP, all based in the UK, with delivery focused in Northern Ireland (UKN). This procurement followed an open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in patent and copyright consultancy services to partner with Invest NI. Companies in sectors such as Life Sciences, ICT, and Engineering stand to benefit from providing comprehensive patent appraisals and reviews of PoC proposals, with each contractor expected to deliver detailed reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the required quality and cost criteria will find this framework especially beneficial for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence in Northern Ireland. The structured procurement process and open procedure ensure a level playing field for all bidders, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth.

## Notice

Invest NI wishes to establish a framework list of Contractors to undertake Patent Appraisals /Reviews of PoC proposals. Other Divisions from within Invest NI may, on occasions, use the Framework for similar proposals. The programme is not sector specific, but applications generally fall into the following sectors: Life Sciences , ICT, Engineering. The appointed Contractors will carry out patent appraisals on each of the PoC project proposals and provide a comprehensive report (circa 15-20 pages) for each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI wishes to establish a framework list of Contractors to undertake Patent Appraisals /Reviews of PoC proposals. Other Divisions from within Invest NI may, on occasions, use the Framework for similar proposals. The programme is not sector specific, but applications generally fall into the following sectors: Life Sciences , ICT, Engineering. The appointed Contractors will carry out patent appraisals on each of the PoC project proposals and provide a comprehensive report (circa 15-20 pages) for each. Additional information: Option to extend for two further periods of one year each

Options: Option to extend for two further periods of one year each

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 2 years and with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to and included 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039224-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVEST NI |
| Additional buyers | INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7ES |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FRKELLY; LEWIS SILKIN N.I.; MURGITROYD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039224-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026771-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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