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(NU/1433-4) Dragonfly Insulation - Aerogel Technology: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research.

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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04 Oct 2019 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking business consultancy services to assist with the commercialisation of aerogel technology, specifically through their project titled "(NU/1433-4) Dragonfly Insulation - Aerogel Technology." This initiative falls within the business and management consultancy industry category. The contract will take place in the North East of England, with a contract period starting from 18th October 2019 and ending on 30th April 2020. The project, which has a value of £30,000, has progressed to the Award stage as of 4th October 2019, when Burnside Business Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for companies specialising in business consultancy, particularly those with experience in innovation and technology commercialisation. Businesses that can offer strategic planning and management expertise will be well-positioned to participate in the project, especially given the innovative focus on adapting manufacturing processes for aerogel production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations into emerging markets like advanced materials would also find this tender relevant for fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

(NU/1433-4) Dragonfly Insulation - Aerogel Technology: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research.

Notice Description

Aerogels are the most porous and thermally efficient materials known to man. They are used in space exploration including the capture of high-speed star-dust, cryogenic insulation for space launch vehicles and thermal insulation for Mars rovers. With their outstanding insulation properties, aerogels have great potential to be commercialised, but until now the high cost of manufacturing has prohibited their use in domestic applications. Aerogel companies working on these developments are addressing some of the major challenges facing the world over the coming decades, such as energy efficient manufacturing processes and materials to promote energy efficiency. Whilst there is an emerging demand for aerogel products, both the traditional high-pressure manufacture of aerogel and environmental-pressure manufacture of aerogel (using high-cost organic solvent) can never practically meet the demands of the market. Currently, there is no aerogel manufacturer in the UK. At Dragonfly Insulation Ltd, we aim to establish an innovative manufacturing facility for aerogels (powder/granules) in the North East of England. Our novel and potentially disruptive approach is to move from the traditional high-pressure/high-solvent-cost manufacturing process, to a simple environmental pressure manufacturing process, where aerogels are produced with low-cost water-based drying solvent. Our innovation facilitates such an approach for the first time. The funding for this project and prospective spin out company comes from a mix of EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account, Northern Accelerator Proof of Concept and Innovate UK ICure and follow on funding (pending). Prior to obtaining the relevant permissions from Newcastle University to license Intellectual Property into a Spin Out Company, the founders have secured Northern Accelerator Funding to recruit a CEO designate. Once a company has been created and spun out of the university, the founders will set-up a facility to scale-up the manufacture of aerogel, organise the sale of raw aerogel powder/granular products, secure certification for aerogel panel insulation and establish lab-space and R&D projects with previously identified customers. A suitable CEO will be recruited who will bring together the founders as well as a management and delivery team to guide the pre-start business through company creation and spin out in the first instance. The CEO designate will refine the business model and lead the team to the University Intellectual Property and Spin Out Company Panel (IPSOC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4531361a-c46a-41e5-9fcb-9b2eddf7f708
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3419e82-6b10-43d3-b3ad-387ad93f902c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNSIDE BUSINESS CONSULTING

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Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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