Published date: 4 November 2020
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000
Location of contract
NE1 7RU
Value of contract
£30,000
Procurement reference
NCL001-DN493786-94316473
Published date
4 November 2020
Closing date
4 September 2020
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
26 October 2020
Contract end date
30 September 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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.
Award information
Awarded date
22 October 2020
Contract start date
26 October 2020
Contract end date
30 September 2021
Total value of contract
£20,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Grey Consultants Ltd
Address
Grey Consultants Ltd
Suite 17 Temple Chambers
3-7 Temple Avenue
City of London
Greater London
EC4Y 0HPReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Natalie Morton
Address
Newcastle University
Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1912086396
Website
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