--- title: "1361-19 Design and development of a remote-control reclining child car seat- consultancy requirement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-10-29" --- # 1361-19 Design and development of a remote-control reclining child car seat- consultancy requirement Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6f6d260-b0ff-45ea-9311-94db7abfab3d.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is soliciting tenders for the design and development of a remote-control reclining child car seat, titled "1361-19 Design and development of a remote-control reclining child car seat - consultancy requirement". This project falls within the research and development industry and is located in Leicester, England. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th November 2019. Following the evaluation, the contract period is expected to commence on 20th December 2019 and conclude by 30th September 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in product design, engineering consultancy, and research and development services. Firms with expertise in automotive safety designs, ergonomic solutions, and innovative child safety products would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The consultancy role requires a deep understanding of commercial objectives, user experience, and compliance with relevant regulations, making this a compelling opportunity for small to medium enterprises with an innovative approach in the automotive sector. ## Notice The Baby Safe car seat concept is a patented, award winning and innovative reclining child car seat for infants from birth to four years. The seat is controlled simply and quickly at the touch of a wireless button from the driver's position, ensuring full control of the vehicle at all times, avoiding an increased potential for accidents on today's busy roads. It is the first car seat of its kind to address the problem of the 'Head flopped forward' position, which can occur while driving as a child sleeps, avoiding airway restriction and preventing positional asphyxia. With an increased risk of airway restriction, and possible neck injuries to a child left in this position, it is resolved without the problem of reclining manually, as with ALL current car seats on the market today. The manual rotation feature reduces awkward positioning for placing a child in the seat, preventing back problems for parents as the child grows. Consultancy is required to design and develop an automated reclining child's car seat taking into consideration commercial objectives, users need and experience, competitive solutions and compliant to relevant regulations. The final product specification is going to require substantial virtual testing to prove the product is suitable with manufacturing data for further product commercialisation. Additional information: DMU's detailed requirements are defined within the Specification. All other information relating Award Criteria and evaluation can be found within our RFQ document loaded on the In-Tend e-tendering portal://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Do not apply directly to the buyer as below: DMU's detailed requirements are defined within the Specification. All other information relating Award Criteria and evaluation can be found within our RFQ document loaded on the In-Tend e-tendering portal://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed11ea3a-7049-4ba1-9587-4f2eafa5ee76 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2019 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed11ea3a-7049-4ba1-9587-4f2eafa5ee76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed11ea3a-7049-4ba1-9587-4f2eafa5ee76 29th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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