Published date: 11 May 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 16 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial consultancy services - 66171000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

NCL001-DN320419-84800481

Published date

11 May 2018

Closing date

16 February 2018

Contract start date

1 June 2018

Contract end date

31 October 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

Award information

Awarded date

8 May 2018

Contract start date

1 June 2018

Contract end date

31 October 2018

Total value of contract

£30,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

North East BIC

Address

Wearfield, Enterprise Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 2TA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Leigh Anderson

Address

Newcastle University
1 Park Tce
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1912228618

Email

leigh.anderson@ncl.ac.uk

Website

https://www.ncl.ac.uk