Published date: 22 January 2021

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


Closing: 17 December 2020, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

NCL001-DN513606-47463541

Published date

22 January 2021

Closing date

17 December 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

18 January 2021

Contract end date

27 January 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Scientists from Durham University have invented a novel device that will both detect and destroy bacterial biofilms. They have developed an electrochemical platform for detection and destruction of bacterial biofilms. This drug-free, battery-free approach is low cost and can be mass-produced. The proof of concept has been demonstrated for this device and work is underway to optimise the technology for different sectors, in particular wound dressings.
An executive is now needed to drive the technology towards commercialisation, developing the commercialisation strategy and business plan and securing investment in the proposition and leading to licensing of the technology to manufactures in relevant sectors.
The Executive will be expected drive the SmartBioFilm technology towards commercialisation and will address business matters relating to it including:
(1) produce a viable commercial plan (business plan, cost and timeplan) and roadmap for the development of a product portfolio based on the current IP;
(2) prepare presentation and pitch materials in accordance with the business plan and present to potential investors to enable securing of investment funding.
(3) lead on setting up fully spun out company with relevant legal agreements in place.
(4) Build a pipeline of commercial R&D contracts by engaging with large corporates and established businesses.

Award information

Awarded date

17 January 2021

Contract start date

18 January 2021

Contract end date

17 January 2022

Total value of contract

£29,600

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

IVO Associates

Address

IVO Associates
Meridian,
Holywell,
St.Ives,
Cambridgeshire,
PE27 4TG,
United Kingdom

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Natalie Morton

Address

Newcastle University
Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1912086396

Email

natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk

Website

https://ncl.ac.uk