Scope
Reference
CU.1252.TH
Description
Tender Documents are available for download at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
A single supplier is required to manage UC3's patent portfolio relating to official fees worldwide for maintenance and renewals. The successful bidder will provide a robust system for viewing the active portfolio along with regular reminders of upcoming deadlines and clear instructions for the approval or rejection of payments to meet all external deadlines.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
At University's discretion there are two 12 month extensions included within the term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 40.00% |
| Responsible Procurement | Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Cardiff University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF24 4HQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Anthony Hale
Telephone: +442920879388
Email: halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales