--- title: "(NU/1433-36) IndigoDX Ltd: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-09-30" --- # (NU/1433-36) IndigoDX Ltd: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c8e5c52-a3a5-4d4b-8025-4ccb4ae7b788.json) ## Summary Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the commercialisation of university research to DU Biosciences. The project involves developing a non-invasive biomarker-based test for urinary symptoms caused by an overactive bladder. The contract's total value is £30,000, and the contract period runs from October 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023. The procurement method used is a selective process with restricted procedures. This opportunity is in the services category and is suited for small and medium enterprises. The tender deadline was July 29, 2022, and the contract starts on October 18, 2022, in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender from Newcastle University offers growth opportunities for businesses in the business and management consultancy sector. Companies with expertise in high-tech startups and securing seed investments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award to DU Biosciences signifies a chance for businesses to engage in innovative research collaborations and develop new diagnostic technologies. By aligning with the university's vision, successful bidders can establish themselves as leaders in the field and contribute to improving diagnostic methods for urinary conditions. ## Notice 1 in 5 adults in the UK suffer from urinary symptoms caused by an overactive bladder (OAB). Symptoms include urgency (a sudden compelling desire to pass urine, which cannot be deferred), increased frequency of voiding (both day and night) and urge incontinence (involuntary leakage accompanied by / immediately preceded by urgency). The Team wishes to establish a spinout company to produce a Dipstick-style test. Our discovery is currently being developed into a simple-to-use diagnostic tool used for (1) regular screening for OAB in adults, at a GP surgery, pharmacy or nursing home, and (2) to assess the effectiveness of treatments (companion diagnostic) and modifying dosing/treatments accordingly. Accurate and early diagnosis will improve treatment outcomes, eliminating the need for patients to have invasive and high-risk surgery-led second-line treatments necessary for advanced-stage disease. Currently there is no competition for a non-invasive biomarker-based test, and new product development activity appears to be very limited, suggesting an opportunity for 'first mover advantage' and to establish a standard. We require a driven executive to take this technology forward and build a compelling proposition for investment. The Executive will need to create a robust business model that is acceptable to the founders, develop and deliver pitch materials for investors and establish collaborative research projects. The executive appointed should have an appropriate background, ideally with experience of high tech starts ups, securing seed investment and establishing manufacturing facilities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f367b64a-e943-4945-ba54-d4723acb0ad3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 1 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DU BIOSCIENCES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2022 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f367b64a-e943-4945-ba54-d4723acb0ad3 - 30 Sep 2022 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c970db26-2735-4c93-88b9-5e93b1c281f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f367b64a-e943-4945-ba54-d4723acb0ad3 30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c970db26-2735-4c93-88b9-5e93b1c281f8 30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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