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Semiconductor Sector Study 2025 - 26

DSIT

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12 Dec 2025 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Semiconductor Sector Study 2025 - 26 is commissioned by DSIT to support the shaping of effective policies in line with the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy. This award, dated 12th December 2025, involves research and analysis of the UK Semiconductor sector, exploring its evolution and contribution to the economy. The tender, now in the award stage, was methodically approached through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The initiative spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, focusing on research and development services within the industry. Key dates include the contract start on 19th November 2025 and its conclusion on 31st March 2026, with a tender period ending on 4th November 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for Perspective Economics, the appointed supplier, to demonstrate their expertise in research and development services. The study is a vital component of the UK's ambition to become a leading hub for high-growth technology businesses by 2035. Businesses with strong capabilities in comprehensive sector analysis and those able to leverage new evidence and data sources are well-positioned to thrive under the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry. The contract value stands at £97,931.25, providing an avenue for future collaborations in policy impact assessments and sectoral studies pivotal to the UK's growth in frontier technologies. Companies experienced in dynamic purchasing systems will find this environment conducive to business expansion and influence in shaping future sectoral strategies.

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Notice Title

Semiconductor Sector Study 2025 - 26

Notice Description

Commission for the second iteration of the Semiconductor Sector Study to support DSIT in shaping effective policy and delivering on the ambitions of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy (IS). The IS aims to position the UK as a top-three global hub for high-growth technology business by 2035, with semiconductors identified as a key frontier technology. The government has pledged to launch several initiatives for semiconductors, and this research is intended to help assess progress towards the objectives and commitments set out in the IS. The supplier will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the UK Semiconductor sector - both as it is currently and as it evolves over time - building on and improving the 2023 sector study. The 2023 Semiconductor sector study explored areas such as the UK's semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities, supply chain resilience, workforce and skills landscape, and investment trends. Through a combination of researching, surveying and interviewing the previous study was able to gain a rich insight regarding semiconductor sectoral activity in the UK, allowing DSIT to support the sector. Building on existing work, the supplier will undertake updated analysis on the UK Semiconductor Sector's contribution to the UK economy, providing robust evidence to inform government policy making. This study will provide an updated baseline data on the size and scale of the UK's semiconductor sector, incorporating new evidence and data sources that have emerged since the previous study. It will also evaluate the sector's progress over the past two years, identifying new developments and trends. This will provide evidence for initial assessments of the impact of the IS and inform future policy decisions. The supplier will be required to deliver the final report, along with a clean and quality-assured database suitable for conducting analysis, by the 31st March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9d0c39-c438-446b-85ea-eac92b0d994a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS

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