United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract

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Provision of Patent Searching and IP Landscaping Services for Fusion Energy

Awarded 24 Jan 2023

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Awarded24 Jan 2023

Value£200,000.00

SupplierRWS Information Ltd

AgencyUnited Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 2y 7mo ago1y 2mo term

Awarded 24 Jan 2023Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to RWS Information Ltd for patent searching and IP landscaping services in the field of fusion energy.

The contract established a single supplier framework running from January 2023 to 31 March 2024, with an anticipated contract value of £180,000 excluding VAT, though there was no commitment to spend up to this amount.

The services involved IP landscaping to understand patenting activities and existing protection for UKAEA technology prospects, as well as IP analysis to assess infringement risks for technology options under feasibility studies.

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