Provision of intellectual property & copyright services

Tender description

The University of Central Lancashire wishes to invite tenders to supply “Intellectual property and copyright services” to its Innovation and Enterprise department. UCLan has been delivering a change program in regards to the identification, protection and exploitation of its Intellectual Property since mid-2012, which is supported by an extensive University wide program of on and off line training. This activity has seen a significant increase in the number of IP disclosures and subsequent patent filings across a number of areas, including: Biomedical Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Sciences, Nuclear Sciences, Materials and Nano-Materials Technologies, Tribology Technologies, Pharmacy and 3D Printing Technologies. The University will be seeking to award a single contractor for a duration of a 3 year period. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend portal. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The closing date for return of the tender is 2nd October 2015 at 12 noon (UK time) This is a open EU procurement process involving an eligibility selection stage. The full specification and supporting documents can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universitycentrallancs/aspx/Home