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Better Futures - P011632

I C CONSULTANTS LTD

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30 Jun 2020 at 07:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Better Futures - P011632" is being managed by I C Consultants Ltd, a subsidiary of Imperial College London, located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services. The tender period ended on 13th April 2020, with the contract commencing on 20th April 2020 and concluding on 1st July 2020. This limited procurement method is based on competitive quotations below the threshold, aiming to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing innovation vouchers worth up to £5,000 for collaboration with research entities to foster business growth and innovation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies focused on developing advanced technologies, particularly those with expertise in low-computational-power hardware design. Businesses in the research and development sector, especially those affiliated with public sector research establishments or technology organisations, would find this contract suitable. By engaging with the start-up seeking to enhance battery charging solutions for power tools, eligible suppliers may establish valuable partnerships and contribute to innovative projects that align with current market needs.

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Notice Title

Better Futures - P011632

Notice Description

About the Opportunity: Background: The Better Futures Innovation Vouchers provide funding for SMEs on the Better Future Programme enabling the SMEs to work with an expert from a research entity bringing new knowledge into the company to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical services offered to SMEs could include: * Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services * Product and service testing * Access to information and expertise on new materials * Tapping into research and scientific expertise The Innovation Vouchers will be up to PS5,000 in value and its aim is to promote new collaborations between SMEs and a research entity. The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants, a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures This opportunity: Our client is a start-up company which has developed software which controls a battery's fast charging process and produces a reduction in charge time. The company have demonstrated the software's effectiveness using real batteries with the software running on desktop-level performance computing equipment. They are looking for an expert in low-computational-power hardware design to help develop a charger for power tools. This work will entail modifying a power charger by embedding the software within the charger's hardware and integrated circuits. Responses are sought from individuals from Knowledge Bases, defined under the ERDF Definition of a Research Entity: Higher Education, Further Education and Research Entities which are: UK Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, Research and Technology Organisations. Assessment criteria are as follows: * Applicant from a research entity (pass/fail) * The fit of the expertise to solve the company's need, as assessed by Imperial Consultants and the SME. * The proposed solution and the outputs to be provided. * Availability. * Value for money. As assessed by Imperial Consultants & SME The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants (I C Consultants Ltd), a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information please contact: Dr Alistair McDermott Email: a.mcdermott@imperial.ac.uk Additional information: For more information please contact: Dr Alistair McDermott Email: a.mcdermott@imperial.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8438ea97-5ef6-4b1e-81c0-13474ffc9619
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 1 Jul 2020 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
I C CONSULTANTS LTD
Contact Name
Alistair McDermott
Contact Email
a.mcdermott@imperial.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)2075946565

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2PG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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