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(NU/1433-33) GitLife Biotech: providing a lab-in-the-cloud versioning control system for engineered cell lines. Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation and scale-up

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is conducting a procurement process for the award titled "(NU/1433-33) GitLife Biotech," which aims to provide a lab-in-the-cloud versioning control system for engineered cell lines. This project is classified under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services, with a procurement value of £30,000. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 30 June 2022 and conclude on 31 October 2022. The tender was awarded on 23 June 2022 and the closing date for submissions was 27 May 2022. The initiative has a delivery address located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of contributing expertise in business leadership, strategy development, and fundraising within the biotechnology sector. Companies with experience in managing technology-based start-ups or university spin-outs will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the requirement includes the hiring of a skilled CEO to drive the successful commercialisation of the GitLife Biotech initiative. Engaging with Newcastle University as a contracting authority also facilitates potential collaboration opportunities and networking within the academic and biotech communities.

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Notice Title

(NU/1433-33) GitLife Biotech: providing a lab-in-the-cloud versioning control system for engineered cell lines. Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation and scale-up

Notice Description

Professor Krasnogor saw an opportunity in developing a solution to the "Integration" problem that is generic for biotechnology and the life sciences beyond the specifics of these two projects. This is how the idea of establishing GitLife Biotech and the development of the CellRepo technology, as a versioning control system for engineered cell lines, including biotechnology microorganisms, in the cloud was born. The plan is to spin out GitLife Biotech Ltd in Q3 2022. To be able to spin out and take forward this opportunity, securing the involvement of experienced and appropriate business leadership is both essential and complementary to the existing technical staff and resource. Commercial and business skills are needed in addition to those in the current team. Moreover, it is clearly the case that Prof. Krasnogor and the current team will need to remain focused on the scientific and technical aspects of the company and be able to place trust in and be guided by experienced staff (ideally with sector experience, networks and VC contacts) who will run the day-to-day business operations and company's strategic development. Thus, a talented and experienced CEO (Designate) to assist in the development of the business plans and forecasting needed to spin out the company from the University, as well as to provide leadership of GitLife Biotech, is needed. The person appointed to lead the company formation and development will have experience in business start -ups, deeptech companies or University Spin Outs, marketing, innovation and fund raising.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73268d6c-f740-4d95-a2da-69a0f1737cf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf751771-139a-4d8d-8669-c52f4d174819
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 1-6 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

CAMBRIDGE FUTURE TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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