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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on September 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Patent Annuity Services to the National Research Council of Canada

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26-58085International

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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a patent annuity provider under solicitation 26-58085 to manage and pay patent maintenance fees for its portfolio. The selected provider will be responsible for onboarding the NRC portfolio, monitoring deadlines, and providing payment estimates and proof of payment through a WCAG 2.0 level AA compliant online interface. The service must be delivered in English and include data verification for all supported jurisdictions at no extra charge. The contract is structured with an initial term ending October 31, 2027, with an irrevocable option for the NRC to extend the agreement for up to five additional one-year periods. The award is based on a weighted evaluation consisting of 35 percent technical criteria and 65 percent price. Mandatory technical requirements include the ability to service specific global jurisdictions, a default setting of pay upon instruction only, and the provision of an online interface for deadline and cost management. Financial terms are capped at a one-time onboarding fee of 5,000 CAD and a service fee not exceeding 150 CAD per maintenance fee payment. The provider must implement robust security measures to protect patent data and adhere to Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement and Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.

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NRC seeks a patent annuity provider for portfolio management and maintenance fee payments.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Philippe G. ClérouxContracting Authority

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The NRC is seeking a patent annuity provider to pay patent maintenance fees on behalf of the NRC.

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