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title: "Semiconductor Design Incubator"
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# Semiconductor Design Incubator

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98655d52-b74b-41a6-afb5-6136aad04999

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## Summary

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The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) recently awarded a contract for the "Semiconductor Design Incubator" project. The procurement process has been completed, with a total contract value of £1,250,194. The business opportunity involves delivering a two-year business incubator supporting early-stage semiconductor chip design companies. The contract is based in London, specifically at 100 Parliament Street, SW1A 2BQ. The tender was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on 28th July 2023 and end on 31st March 2025.

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This tender by DCMS presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically in the semiconductor industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. Businesses with expertise in supporting early-stage companies and semiconductor chip design are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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## Notice

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is seeking a Supplier to deliver a two-year business incubator, focused on supporting early-stage companies involved in the design and creation of semiconductor chips with the technical and commercial support to successfully launch and thrive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca703cb-2c4c-4286-8421-5f88f9bddf1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,194 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SILICON CATALYST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca703cb-2c4c-4286-8421-5f88f9bddf1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca703cb-2c4c-4286-8421-5f88f9bddf1d
  1st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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