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NU/1246-17 Rail Infastructure Investigation: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation.

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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16 Apr 2019 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking to procure services related to the rail infrastructure through a tender titled "NU/1246-17 Rail Infrastructure Investigation." This initiative falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on business and management consultancy. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 16th April 2019. The contract commenced the same day and will run until 30th September 2019. The project aims to commercialise university research by supporting the establishment of a spin-out company that will improve inspection methods for Victorian railway structures in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in management skills and innovative technology. Companies specialising in non-destructive testing and inspection methods are particularly well-suited to compete, as the initiative intends to develop advanced solutions for inspecting civil engineering structures. Firms capable of collaborating with academic institutions or those already working in the rail and infrastructure sectors may find this tender aligns with their strategic growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NU/1246-17 Rail Infastructure Investigation: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation.

Notice Description

Rail Infrastructure Investigation Limited (RIIL) is a proposed spinout from Durham's Department of Earth Sciences,The University of Sheffield's Department of Physics and St Mary's University, Twickenham, Department of Physics. It intends to conduct surveys of Victorian rail infrastructure and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is required to take full responsibility for all commercial aspects from "pre-spin-out" to fully-fledged company with revenues in the region PS10m -PS30m. RIIL will utilise novel IP and know-how from three universities; (Durham, Sheffield and Saint Mary's London), and a well-established Rail contractor. It will help Network Rail Ltd to more efficiently maintain their portfolio of 332 Victorian railway tunnels and 171 Victorian brick built viaducts. Current inspection methods require physically drilling into the structure to discover unseen "voids". RIIL will offer a non-destructive alternative to this inspection method. The equipment and methods are new to the rail environment. The first market for RIIL services is intended to be the UK Rail network. Additional markets such as mining, mine remediation and utilities (sewage and water) also exist. Additionally, if resolution can be improved, complicated structures, such as older buildings, could be surveyed for damage or faults. This potential market is currently not completely understood and addressing this will be a key task of the CEO. Sheffield, Durham and St Mary's University are currently collaborating in a joint research to develop a next generation, high TRL level instrument in Sheffield. This work will continue in parallel to the Northern Accelerator work and the CEO will be expected to collaborate with it in order to maximise the benefits to the future spinout company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5a822f3-6024-4527-90ec-36111a65253a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cb9072-50d8-4e7e-9a47-0bf473939c38
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2019 - 30 Sep 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

DR CHRIS STEER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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