---
title: "STEP IP Search Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c1b0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-12-03"
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# STEP IP Search Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c1b0

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to appoint a service provider for STEP IP Search Services within the fusion energy sector. This procurement process, classified under the legal services industry category, is in the planning stage, and is expected to have a formal notice published by 17th February 2025. The contract, valued at £200,000, covers services across the UK, with electronic and written submissions accepted through the UKAEA’s procurement website. Interested suppliers should refer to the procurement documents for detailed selection criteria covering suitability, economic, and technical requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property within the energy sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive legal advisory and information services will find this tender a significant chance to grow by partnering with a prominent public organisation like the UKAEA. The detailed procurement documents and the structured selection criteria ensure that businesses with robust capabilities and experience in the specified field are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

UKIFS seeks to appoint a service provider of STEP IP Search Services in the field of fusion energy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS seeks to appoint a service provider of STEP IP Search Services in the field of fusion energy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038845-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 09:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038845-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88144&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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