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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Conductive Electrode Harness for Equinity Technology Ltd"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Conductive Electrode Harness for Equinity Technology Ltd

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16441b64-02ef-42cf-860e-5d72718d4178

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Conductive Electrode Harness for Equinity Technology Ltd" is initiated by Teesside University, focusing on the design of specialty services within the goods category. This open procedure aims to support the development of a conductive harness tailored for equine health monitoring, with a minimum contract value of £10,000 and a total value of £25,000. The tender period closes on 14 June 2022, and the selected contract is expected to commence on 30 June 2022 and run until 31 December 2022 in Middlesbrough, North East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) motivated to engage in wearable technology projects. Businesses with expertise in the design and development of technological solutions for the equine industry would be particularly well-suited to apply, especially those capable of innovating products that integrate with existing human health monitoring devices.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded. Equinity Technology works to provide horse owners with the ability to monitor various outputs that enable owners to understand the horse's health and performance in detail. The British Equestrian Trade Association's National Equestrian Survey 2019 highlights new spending patterns and changing trends over the past five years and supports further investment into wearable technological aids. Equinity would like to develop a conductive electrode harness which is suitable for use with existing human heart rate monitors and fits existing girth straps and be specific for the equine anatomy. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da967a8-376e-4561-ac08-dac541ba0e95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da967a8-376e-4561-ac08-dac541ba0e95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da967a8-376e-4561-ac08-dac541ba0e95
  31st May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---Conductive-Electrode-Harness-for-Equinity-Technology-Ltd/X94ADY432A
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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