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NU/1246-16 CellulaREvolution: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking to commercialise innovative university research through the contract titled "NU/1246-16 CellulaREvolution: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation." This procurement falls under the financial consultancy services category and is part of the active award stage, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender period concluded on 18th February 2019, and the contract is set to start on 7th March 2019, lasting until 31st July 2019, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in commercialisation strategies for innovative research or technology transfer. Businesses that specialise in financial consulting, management skills, and company formation would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. By tapping into the developing technology for cell culture and associated markets such as viral vector or cell-based meat manufacturing, suppliers can align their offerings with the needs expressed by Newcastle University, ultimately aiding in business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

NU/1246-16 CellulaREvolution: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Notice Description

Professor Che Connon and Dr Martina Miotto of Newcastle University, have developed revolutionary technologies to increase the efficiency and scalability of in vitro cultured adherent cells. The unique technology facilitates the culture of cells in serum-free medium whilst also providing an innovative system for the continuous manufacture of adherent cells. In particular, two products will be developed: i) a stable peptide-based coating that increases the proliferation rate of adherent cells under serum-free conditions in both static and dynamic conditions; ii) the world first continuous bioreactor capable of the unremitting production of cells via controlling adhesion and self-detachment of cells from a smart lipopeptidic coating. The advantages of continuous bioprocessing in adherent cell production versus a batch process (which has remained fundamentally unchanged for the last 100 years) are numerous (e.g. reduction of footprint, resources and costs), however there are no available commercial technologies that employ this approach to cell manufacture. Thus, our innovative technology is very relevant to companies culturing either a high number or precise form of adherent cell, since it will not only reduce overall costs of manufacture (or allowing several magnitudes of more cells produced at the same cost) but also ameliorate variance in product quality and reproducibility. Target markets for this technology include viral vector manufacturing and cell-based meat manufacturing. The prospective company creation is quite advanced with potential customers and investors in place and customer development projects agreed. Moreover CellulaREvolution has recently been granted a competitive grant from InnovateUK to create the company and pay salaries of key staff including CEO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-846de1b1-38ae-474e-a415-78f2909563e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68090ef-91a4-4d02-8ad7-1f564fb20044
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy 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
14 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 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

LEO GROENEWEGEN / KIPPER VENTURES

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