Provision of Patent Renewals

Location

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

2 x 2 year extensions

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 802781. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In line with the University’s Socio-Economic Impact and Community Benefits Strategy consideration has been given to the inclusion of community benefits within this contract and it was concluded that since the contract duration is for a total of 4 years, community benefits would form part of the contract value and service requirement. Community benefit forms part of the technical questions with a weighting score of 3%. (SC Ref:802781)