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(NU/1433-30) CAF1 - A robust, easily engineered polymer with applications in synthetic biology: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Newcastle University

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06 May 2022 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University as the buying organisation, focusing on the tender titled "(NU/1433-30) CAF1 - A robust, easily engineered polymer with applications in synthetic biology." This project falls under the business and management consultancy services industry and is located in Newcastle, UK. Currently in the Award stage, this procurement was concluded on 6 May 2022, with active contracts already awarded to KWWK Ltd. The procurement method adopted is a selective procedure, ensuring that interested parties are thoroughly vetted before the tendering process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in commercialising university research and supporting spin-out companies. Our focus is on small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can bring management skills and innovative strategies to the new venture aimed at CAF1 polymer production for the 2D cell culture market. Companies with a background in biotechnology, business development, or laboratory equipment production would find this project particularly suitable to compete for involvement in the start-up formation and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1433-30) CAF1 - A robust, easily engineered polymer with applications in synthetic biology: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Notice Description

Caf1 is secreted from the bacterium Yersinia pestis to protect it from white blood cells during infection. It is formed from 15 kDa monomers that produce robust, flexible polymers up to 2 um in length. We aim to create a spinout company that will initially produce Caf1 polymers and coated plasticware/microcarriers for the 2D cell culture market, predominantly focussed on laboratory research, expanding into commercial companies looking to scale up cell production. The Newcastle-based company will supply these products directly to customers, and through marketing partners who have established distribution networks. We are looking for a CEO/COO/Chairperson to work alongside Daniel Peters to develop a business plan that has considered the best market strategy for Caf1 in preparation for spinout formation and achieving the necessary fundraising The initial brief of the executive will be to: (1) Work with the existing team to lead in the creation of a viable 5 year business plan; (2) Obtain university approval for the venture; (3) a. Act for the company in the spin-out legal process and address all company formation matters; b. Obtain founder academics' and Newcastle University (including the Head of Company Creation) approval for appointment as CEO or agreed post supporting Daniel Peters c. Provide to the appropriate university all matters necessary for Research England reporting requirements; (4) Leading and work alongside the existing team to secure start up funding (venture capital and other) funding Stage (5) will produce the funds by which the new start-up company can consider employing the executive going forward. It is expected, and the intent of the scheme, that the Executive will remain with the business following the end of the contract period. However, such appointment will be at the discretion of the board and appropriate university and will be subject to confirmation, typically at Stage 4 above

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caf1 is secreted from the bacterium Yersinia pestis to protect it from white blood cells during infection. It is formed from 15 kDa monomers that produce robust, flexible polymers up to 2 um in length. We aim to create a spinout company that will initially produce Caf1 polymers and coated plasticware/microcarriers for the 2D cell culture market, predominantly focussed on laboratory research, expanding into commercial companies looking to scale up cell production. The Newcastle-based company will supply these products directly to customers, and through marketing partners who have established distribution networks. We are looking for a CEO/COO/Chairperson to work alongside Daniel Peters to develop a business plan that has considered the best market strategy for Caf1 in preparation for spinout formation and achieving the necessary fundraising The initial brief of the executive will be to: (1) Work with the existing team to lead in the creation of a viable 5 year business plan; (2) Obtain university approval for the venture; (3) a. Act for the company in the spin-out legal process and address all company formation matters; b. Obtain founder academics' and Newcastle University (including the Head of Company Creation) approval for appointment as CEO or agreed post supporting Daniel Peters c. Provide to the appropriate university all matters necessary for Research England reporting requirements; (4) Leading and work alongside the existing team to secure start up funding (venture capital and other) funding Stage (5) will produce the funds by which the new start-up company can consider employing the executive going forward. It is expected, and the intent of the scheme, that the Executive will remain with the business following the end of the contract period. However, such appointment will be at the discretion of the board and appropriate university and will be subject to confirmation, typically at Stage 4 above

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0334e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011844-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle University
Additional Buyers

Durham University

Northumbria University Newcastle

Teesside University

University of Bath on behalf of the SETsquared

University of Sunderland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLAVERTON DOWN, BATH
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Postcode Area
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

KWWK Ltd

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