IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

Tender description

UKAEA seeks to appoint suppliers across Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services. The contracting authority seeks to engage qualified and experienced supplier(s) to support its operational, strategic, and compliance objectives across these two critical service areas. Lot 1: IP Patent Attorney Services UKAEA seeks to appoint a panel (“the Panel”) of two IP patent attorney firms to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to UKAEA's intellectual property portfolio. Our IP portfolio covers a very wide range of areas including, but not limited to: novel materials, software, robotics, manufacturing, management of hydrogen isotopes, magnets, plasma, sensors and diagnostics, waste management and decommissioning, thermal management, and power generation technologies. The Consultant(s) are to provide cost effective, general intellectual property advice and to undertake the preparation, registration and prosecution of applications for patents, and other forms of registered intellectual property across all of the technical areas of UKAEA. Lot 2: Patent Search & Landscaping Services UKAEA seeks to appoint a single provider of patent search and landscaping services. Our IP portfolio covers a very wide range of areas including, but not limited to: novel materials, software, robotics, manufacturing, management of hydrogen isotopes, magnets, plasma, sensors and diagnostics, waste management and decommissioning, thermal management, and power generation technologies. The Consultant is to provide a range of cost-effective, high-quality search and landscaping services. Additional information: Following the completion of our evaluations, we have determined that we will not be proceeding with an award at this time. After reviewing the outcomes, we have identified the need to refine our approach to ensure the procurement aligns fully with the strategic objectives and our business needs.