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# GB-London: Semiconductor supply and capacity

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40a650ac-40a1-473a-b302-a298cf5d3548

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, based in London, is currently running a tender titled "Semiconductor supply and capacity". This procurement falls under the research services category and uses an open procedure for its procurement method. Bids must be submitted by no later than 10:00 hrs (GMT) on 8 November 2021. The total budget for this project is estimated between £25,000 and £50,000, exclusive of VAT, and the contract period will commence on 22 November 2021 and conclude on 4 February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in research and analysis on semiconductor capacity, which is vital for various industries. Companies skilled in market analysis or technology sectors might find this contract fitting, especially those equipped to address the barriers to semiconductor capacity and to project future supply needs. Participating in this tender could significantly enhance their visibility and growth within the technology landscape.

## Notice

To strengthen UK resilience to disruptions, HMG requires analysis to understand current capacity across different semiconductor chips, how critical different sized semiconductors are to different industries, the barriers to creating additional capacity and a projection of capacity out to 2031. The work should provide the following four key outputs: Analysis of current capacity in current node sizes, with details on which manufacturers are producing what and where Analysis of the barriers or incentives which are preventing additional capacity Analysis on which chips or industries are likely to experience significant disruption A projection of capacity out to 2031, which takes into account state-driven funding and policies in the sector. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The deadline for response is no later than 10:00hrs (GMT) on 8 Nov 2021. The budget for this project is in the range of PS20,000 - PS50,000. This is exclusive of VAT but inclusive of all fees and expenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c4deec-92b4-4b8d-a1ef-7c362e27a3ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c4deec-92b4-4b8d-a1ef-7c362e27a3ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c4deec-92b4-4b8d-a1ef-7c362e27a3ea
  18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Semiconductor-supply-and-capacity/6HMNMZ4Q55
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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