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title: "NU/1246- 10 DATA FROM THE DEEP: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation"
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# NU/1246- 10 DATA FROM THE DEEP: 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-b5fd17-675b3eb6-1323-4201-ab74-94278b5e0800

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## Summary

Newcastle University has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "NU/1246-10 DATA FROM THE DEEP," which focuses on the commercialisation of university research through management skills to facilitate the creation of successful spin-out companies in the marine technology industry. This procurement, classified under financial consultancy services, had a tender period that ended on 16th February 2018, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2018, concluding on 31st October 2018. The total contract value is £30,000, and the primary location of the service delivery is in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business start-ups, marketing, and innovation, particularly those with experience in marine technology and engineering. Businesses capable of providing expertise in developing and bringing new marine instruments to market will find this contract particularly relevant. With a focus on successful company formation and development, this initiative allows SMEs to engage in a growing industry while establishing valuable connections with potential partners and investors.

## Notice

Data from the Deep is the working title for a proposed Research, Engineering and Innovation Company focused on enabling exploration and the understanding of the world's oceanic ecosystems. Specifically, it meets a clearly identified need for new types of instrumentation that will enable the acquisition of deep water images, other data, and samples: efficiently, effectively, and, most critically, affordably. It is based on prototype instrumentation developed by Dr Alan Jamieson and his team, now in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Newcastle University, and proven in the most hostile environments, with very positive results. The proposed company would develop these instruments for wider adoption, secure their manufacture, market and distribute them, and support and enable their application, including through technical advice. The person appointed to lead the company formation and development will have experience in business start-ups, marketing, innovation and fund raising. They would preferably have experience in the marine technology and engineering industries, including new product development and first market introductions. Ideally, they would also have links with potential partner companies and investors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225a1629-393b-4840-94a1-5af898f1b62e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| 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 UPON TYNE |
| 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 | NORTH EAST BIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2018 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225a1629-393b-4840-94a1-5af898f1b62e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225a1629-393b-4840-94a1-5af898f1b62e
  11th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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