--- title: "Patent Renewal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2021-01-27" --- # Patent Renewal Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is planning a tender for Patent Renewal Services, aimed at facilitating the renewal of approximately 650 active patent cases across various territories, including the USA, Europe, Canada, India, and more. This procurement, set in Glasgow, is in the planning stage with a total estimated value of £300,000. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 3rd February 2021, following which a contract notice will be published. The procurement process provides an opportunity for potential suppliers to engage in early market consultation and explore the requirements further. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property management and patent services. Companies with capabilities in providing user-friendly interfaces for managing patent renewals, maintaining live pricing, and delivering comprehensive renewal services for both trademarks and patents would be well-suited to compete. The chosen supplier will play a crucial role in supporting the University’s IP & Commercialisation team, making this an attractive opportunity for firms in the education and legal services sectors. ## Notice The IP & Commercialisation team administers around 650 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis and we require a provider that can do this competently; has an interface that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The purpose of this notice is to seek expressions of interest and/or to engage in early market consultation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University requires an interface that can be easily interacted with to facilitate the patent renewal requests with the appointed supplier. The interface should have live pricing, exportable exports, search & filter functionality and a security profile with the University is able to assess. The portal will allow the University to login and instruct renewals i.e. renew, auto renew, delay, abandon, and other channels. In addition to the interface, the University require the supplier to provide the renewal service for trade mark renewals and patent renewals. The provider must be able to renew patents in international territory on a regular basis. The purpose of this notice is to seek expression of interest and/or engage in early market consultation. The University is currently developing a Strategy for the provision of patent renewal services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405178 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 27 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405178 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405178&idx=1 2nd February 2021 - Questions for Market Engagement. Please fill out and return to jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405178 Patent Renewal Services - The IP & Commercialisation team administers around 650 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis and we require a provider that can do this competently; has an interface that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The purpose of this notice is to seek expressions of interest and/or to engage in early market consultation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=642269 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642269.json.