--- title: "Provision of Patent Renewal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2021-03-01" --- # Provision of Patent Renewal Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Patent Renewal Services," targeting the education sector and based in Glasgow, UK. This public procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 1 April 2021. The contract has a total value of £800,000 and employs an open procurement method. Suppliers are expected to administer renewals for approximately 650 active patent cases in various international territories, including the USA, Europe, and Asia. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property services, particularly those experienced in managing patent renewals and compliance in multiple jurisdictions. Companies with a strong track record of delivering similar services, as well as those that can provide innovative solutions for efficient case management and live pricing interfaces, would be well positioned to compete. Additionally, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and meet insurance requirements as part of the selection criteria. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 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. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option. Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408168 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408168 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408168 Provision of 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000643720. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643720.json.