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title: "IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c24c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c24c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has concluded its evaluations for the tender titled "IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services" and determined that an award will not proceed at this time for Lot 2 - IP Landscaping Services. This decision aims to ensure future procurement aligns more effectively with the strategic objectives and the business needs of UKAEA. The procurement process commenced under the legal basis of the CELEX 32014L0024 directive, targeting the services category with CPV classification 79120000 for patent and copyright consultancy services. Initially planned and launched with open procedure methodology, the process includes locations in the UKJ14 region, primarily for research and development related to fusion technology. Key procurement stages include the initial planning phase as of December 2024 with an expected launch in January 2025 and completion in April 2025, alongside a detailed review procedure to ensure fairness and compliance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the intellectual property legal framework and consultancy services sectors. Organisations with a strong track record in patent attorney services, extensive experience in IP search and landscaping, and a robust management infrastructure would find this procurement particularly advantageous. As the UKAEA's intellectual property portfolio spans diverse areas such as novel materials, software, robotics, and more, businesses with technical expertise in these domains could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth and strategic positioning in supporting UKAEA’s mission. Firms capable of providing comprehensive, high-quality IP consultancy and legal advisory services stand to benefit from this potential multi-year engagement, promoting long-term business sustainability and innovation growth.

## Notice

UKAEA seeks to appoint suppliers across Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services. The contracting authority seeks to engage qualified and experienced supplier(s) to support its operational, strategic, and compliance objectives across these two critical service areas.

### Lot Information

IP Patent Attorney Services

UKAEA seeks to appoint a panel ("the Panel") of two IP patent attorney firms to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to UKAEA's intellectual property portfolio. Our IP portfolio covers a very wide range of areas including, but not limited to: novel materials, software, robotics, manufacturing, management of hydrogen isotopes, magnets, plasma, sensors and diagnostics, waste management and decommissioning, thermal management, and power generation technologies. The Consultant(s) are to provide cost effective, general intellectual property advice and to undertake the preparation, registration and prosecution of applications for patents, and other forms of registered intellectual property across all of the technical areas of UKAEA.

Patent Search & Landscaping Services

UKAEA seeks to appoint a single provider of patent search and landscaping services. Our IP portfolio covers a very wide range of areas including, but not limited to: novel materials, software, robotics, manufacturing, management of hydrogen isotopes, magnets, plasma, sensors and diagnostics, waste management and decommissioning, thermal management, and power generation technologies. The Consultant is to provide a range of cost-effective, high-quality search and landscaping services. Additional information: Following the completion of our evaluations, we have determined that we will not be proceeding with an award at this time. After reviewing the outcomes, we have identified the need to refine our approach to ensure the procurement aligns fully with the strategic objectives and our business needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015435-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | APPLEYARD LEES IP; DEHNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015435-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 16:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039121-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88225&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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