---
title: "(NU/1433-16) NunaBio: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-01-04"
---

# (NU/1433-16) NunaBio: 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-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd.json)

## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University involves the commercialisation of university research through the provision of management skills to support the creation of successful spin-out companies. This tender, titled "(NU/1433-16) NunaBio", focuses on an enhanced DNA sensing platform technology applicable across various market sectors. The tender was awarded on 18 December 2020, with an active contract period from 4 January 2021 to 28 May 2021, and a total contract value of £26,000. The procurement method employed is a selective tender using a restricted procedure. The delivery location for this project is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in business management, strategic planning, and the commercialisation of research. Businesses that possess expertise in developing viable business plans, securing funding, and navigating legal processes associated with spin-out companies will be well-suited to compete. The execution of this contract could establish long-term partnerships with Newcastle University, opening further avenues for collaboration in future projects within the technology and innovation sectors.

## Notice

NunaBio Ltd has developed an enhanced DNA sensing platform technology and associated IP that will find application in many market sectors that require increased confidence in the sensitive detection of target DNA sequences. Consumers of diagnostic devices require their device to be sensitive and accurate. While 100% accuracy is possible, existing approaches require highly trained staff, expensive labs and significant lead time to results. These drawbacks are key drivers for the development of point-of-use devices which aim to support better decision making, reduce cost (social and economic) and time to action. The utility of such devices and therefore consumer confidence in the results they produce is highly dependent on their accuracy. Exemplified by the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent unmet need for advanced confidence. We are looking for an executive and the initial brief of the executive will be to: (1) Produce 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. c. Provide to the appropriate university all matters necessary for ERDF reporting requirements; (4) Secure (venture capital and other) funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6cae044-428a-4208-b853-cece3ab50c97 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 28 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | THE ATTIC CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6cae044-428a-4208-b853-cece3ab50c97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6cae044-428a-4208-b853-cece3ab50c97
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-489f581f-2949-4073-ac62-7b13872d8bdd.json.