Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services

A Tender Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£1M-£1M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
21 Feb 2025
Delivery
To 08 Mar 2028 (est.)
Deadline
24 Mar 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

York:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services. We are seeking bids from experienced patent attorney firms, capable of dealing with intellectual property matters relating to research and development activity across four different specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, computer science and IT.The tender is therefore divided into four separate Lots to enable specialist firms to bid as appropriate: Lot 1 - Life Sciences; Lot 2 - Physics and Engineering; Lot 3 - Chemistry and Materials Science; Lot 4 - Computer Science and IT. Tenders may be submitted for a single Lot or multiple Lots dependent upon capability.Please download the tender pack on In-Tend for further details of the minimum services required and eligibility criteria.

Lot Division

1 Life Sciences
  • Value: £320K

This Lot covers the life sciences specialism only. Key areas are biotechnology (including synthetic biology, microbiology, plant science and agritech), pharmaceuticals and medical devices/technologies.
2 Physics and Engineering
  • Value: £225K

This Lot covers the physics and engineering specialism only. Key areas include: Telecommunications, Quantum technologies, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Nuclear engineering and technologies, Creative and digital technologies, Equipment designs.
3 Chemistry and Materials Science
  • Value: £390K

This Lot covers the chemistry and materials science specialism only. Key areas include: Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Novel compounds, Novel materials, Novel processes.
4 Computer Science and IT
  • Value: £100K

This Lot covers the computer science and IT specialism only. Key areas include: Software, Artificial intelligence/machine learning, Algorithms, Computer hardware, Other digital technologies.

Renewal Options

Initial term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for two further years in single year increments.

CPV Codes

  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The University will use their eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Prospective suppliers should first register on the In-Tend system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/. Once registered you will then be able to find and view/download the tender documentation by logging into the In- Tend portal and clicking on the Current Tenders link. Please note that all estimated values stated in this notice are for the full contract duration of 5 years assuming that all extension options are taken up.

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