--- title: "Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Round 2" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136229" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136229" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136229.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136229.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-11-07" --- # Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Round 2 Buyer: ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136229 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136229) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136229.json) ## Summary The Aberystwyth University is inviting tenders for the Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad Round 2 programme, funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund. This initiative aims to develop innovative solutions supporting rural health and wellbeing in Ceredigion. The tender period ends on 29th November 2023, with an optional briefing event scheduled for 20th November at 2pm. The programme is open to private, public, and third sector organisations interested in R&D contracts valued up to £15,000. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses to engage in research and development projects that address public sector and societal challenges, while fostering new market opportunities. Businesses aligning with Ceredigion Local Well-Being plan, healthcare strategies, and innovation guidelines in Wales stand to benefit. Consortia bidding is encouraged, and projects are fully funded to explore specific identified needs, creating a platform for business growth and innovation in Mid Wales. ## Notice The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launchpad is a programme to support the development and growth of local businesses funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, driven by Levelling Up. This programme is delivered by AberInnovation and Innovation Strategy in collaboration with Ceredigion County Council, Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership and British Telecom.The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series is inviting projects to develop innovative solutions which can support rural health and wellbeing throughout Ceredigion. We are seeking expressions of interest from private, public and third sectors organisations to tender for R&D contracts to develop and prototype their new products and services. The development contracts awarded will be valued up to PS1,000 (inc. VAT) for solutions at Technical Readiness Levels 1 to 2 and PS15,000 (inc. VAT) for solutions at Technical Readiness Levels 3 to 4.The Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series is a programme aimed at developing novel solutions to public sector and societal issues through research and innovation whilst offering new market opportunities for businesses and people in Mid Wales. Challenge Led Launch Pads are open to all organisations that can demonstrate a route to market for their solution. Projects are 100% funded to participate in research and development, focused on specific identified needs.A briefing event for organisations interested in finding out more about the challenge will be held virtually on 20th November at 2pm. The event will provide further detail about the Mid Wales Challenge Led Launch Pad Series and this specific challenge. The event will provide an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions about the challenge and hear from experts delivering the Launch Pad. Register here https://bit.ly/3MwQJgRNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136229. (WA Ref:136229)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136229 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3AH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 24 - Chemical products - 41 - Collected and purified water - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 24000000 - Chemical products - 41000000 - Collected and purified water - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2023 at 15:14 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136229 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV456439&idx=6 2nd December 2023 - Cwestiynau cyffredin - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV456439&idx=5 2nd December 2023 - Updated FAQs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV456439&idx=2 22nd November 2023 - Launch Pad dogfennau (cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV456439&idx=4 22nd November 2023 - Launch Pad dogfennau (cymraeg) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV456439&idx=1 22nd November 2023 - Launchpad Docs (English) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV456439&idx=3 22nd November 2023 - Launchpad Docs (English) ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://bit.ly/3MwQJgRNOTE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136229 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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