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Patent Lawyer Service

Cardiff University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff University

Buyer Address: Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF24 4HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Anthony Hale

Contact Email: halea3@cardiff.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
53865.0 GBP
Published
22 Jul 2025, 13:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Symbiosis
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

A single supplier is required to manage UC3’s patent portfolio relating to official fees worldwide for maintenance and renewals

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Patents Renewal Service

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