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title: "Provision of Patent Renewals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802781"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Provision of Patent Renewals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802781

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Patent Renewals" service, with the awarding stage successfully concluded as of 30th January 2026. Located in Glasgow, the University is actively engaged in managing intellectual property protection services across multiple countries, requiring a competent provider for patent renewal services globally. This open procedure under the service category was conducted electronically through the PCS-Tender system, with the awarded contract valued at £500,000. The procurement process began with the tender initiated in July 2025 and the closing of submissions in August 2025, indicating a well-structured timeline by the buying organisation.

This contract presents significant growth prospects for businesses that specialise in intellectual property management and legal consultancy, particularly those with experience in international patent renewals. The process sought a provider with capabilities in a user-friendly digital interface to manage tasks efficiently. Although the contract was ultimately awarded to the large-scale company IPRIS AG, the competitive environment with three submitted bids, including international bidders, highlights the opportunities for companies with strategic and technical expertise in patent services. Companies focused on expanding their portfolio within academic institutions might find similar tenders advantageous to their business development plans.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis, and we require a provider that can do this competently.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. In 2024 around 120 renewals were conducted. 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/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service. As in previous contracts 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.

Renewal: 2 x 2 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548412 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPRIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548412
- 2 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533774

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533774
  Provision of Patent Renewals - The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis, and we require a provider that can do this competently.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548412
  Provision of Patent Renewals - The University of Strathclyde's IP & Commercialisation team within the Innovation & Industry Engagement Directorate annually administers around 300 active patent cases, for around 35 countries including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis, and we require a provider that can do this competently.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000802781

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