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A large US company is looking for proposals for an immediate, cost-effective supply of D-ribose. They are interested in supplier agreement for pilot volume of 1.000 tons with potential for greater volumes in the future.
Description
Pharmaceutical grade D-ribose is readily available in the global marketplace.
However, the company does not require that level of purity for its internal development purposes,
and seeks to identify a partner who can rapidly supply a lesser grade material at an attractive
cost.
Preferred partners will be capable of working closely with the company, of readily
providing the material, or of demonstrating evidence of their capability to synthesize and provide
the material within three months of the Request deadline.
Proposals that offer the following
are not of interest, and will be declined:
- Other chemicals
- Pharmaceutical grade
materials
- Material volumes <1,000 tons
Technical specifications / Specific
technical requirement:
Material requirements are:
- (D)-(-)-Ribose
- CAS #
50-69-1
- Purity at least 95% (by 1H-NMR).
Supply requirements are:
- Target
price < $5/kg
- 1,000 tons
- Immediate (preferred).
Partner requirements
are:
- Suppliers and/or manufacturers
- No limitations on the use of the material
- Geography is unrestricted.
Further information (technical details about the profile)
The respondent should start by submitting a written response briefly describing the technical
approach and providing information on technology performance, background, and description of the
responding team and its related experience.
The response will be evaluated according to
the following criteria:
- Overall scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach.
- Approach to proof of concept and performance.
- Potential for proprietary position (i.e.
novel or protectable technology).
- Economic potential of the concept.
- The
respondent’s capabilities and related experience.
- Realism of the proposed plan and
cost estimates.
Some items that will be especially important to include:
- Description
of the material, including information about its structure, state, and purity level
- Sample
and volume availability, and timing to provide materials at each volume
- A description of
your capabilities and facilities, including your capability to supply globally
- If the
material is not readily available, discuss how you will facilitate and manage supply and delivery,
including a timeline, and any restrictions or limitations
- Costs for 1,000 tons
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Description of any limitations on the use of the material
- Preferred business arrangements
- If available, case studies that offer a convincing demonstration of your capabilities in
this application area will be helpful.
Collaboration details:
Responses from small to
large companies, academic researchers, other research institutes, consultants, entrepreneurs or
inventors are welcome. The technology sought may either be ready for testing and transfer to
commercial use or require further development.
The company will select compelling proposals
for preliminary direct discussions to further assess the Responder’s capabilities and
determine possible next steps including a 1,000 ton material supply agreement. The company prefers
arrangements that offer “freedom to practice”, i.e., there are no limitations on use of
the material for the company’s internal development efforts and eventual commercialization. If
these efforts are successful, larger volume supply agreements may be possible.
Collaboration Type
- Adaptation to specific needs
- Transfer of knowledge in new raw materials
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