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title: "(NU1433-13) Nascent Semiconductor: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research."
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# (NU1433-13) Nascent Semiconductor: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research.

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb0706eb-bd05-4b0a-9b41-d34afe1e3064

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## Summary

The recent procurement process involved Newcastle University seeking a business consultancy to assist with the commercialisation of its nascent semiconductor venture, Nascent Semiconductor. This initiative is focused on developing electronic technology for extreme environments, with the tender classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement was executed through a selective method, ending on 4 September 2020, with a total contract value of £30,000. The active award for the consultancy work was confirmed on 22 October 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26 October 2020 and conclude by 30 September 2021. The procurement activities are centred in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in the semiconductor industry and technology transfer. Companies with a background in high-reliability sectors and a solid understanding of silicon carbide manufacturing are well-positioned to engage in similar projects. The expected collaboration with Newcastle University offers potential growth avenues for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in innovative technological developments and commercialisation processes.

## Notice

Nascent Semiconductor (NS) is a proposed spin out from Durham University's Department of Engineering. It intends to develop electronic technology that can operate in environments that are not possible with conventional, commercially available semiconductor technologies. The vision for NS is a research intensive, self-sustaining business, helping a range of customers solve diverse extreme environment engineering problems, for example those containing very high temperature, radioactive and/or chemically aggressive species. Activity of the business will include: design, modelling and integration of manufactured components and real-life market testing. To make NS a reality, we are looking for a business adviser who is able to optimise the vision, work alongside the academic founder and lead on all commercial aspects of NS to enable the transition from University pre-spin out to a fully-fledged Northeast company. This will entail developing a business plan, engaging potential customers and obtaining the first investment. The advisor will need to have experience in the transfer of early TRL research to a commercial product in a range of markets, including those where high reliability is the primary focus. The CEO will need to have a demonstrable track record in the development of semiconductor components, ideally with knowledge / experience of silicon carbide. Knowledge of the silicon carbide supply chain and major companies involved in the manufacture of silicon carbide devices will be an advantage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf0e1cd-5b00-4f33-9d16-bdf7829f48f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf0e1cd-5b00-4f33-9d16-bdf7829f48f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf0e1cd-5b00-4f33-9d16-bdf7829f48f8
  4th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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