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Commodities Research Unit (CRU) Data: Steel Cost and emissions analysis tools and market data

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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25 Mar 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for the renewal of its subscription to data services provided by CRU International Ltd. The project, titled "Commodities Research Unit (CRU) Data: Steel Cost and Emissions Analysis Tools and Market Data," focuses on obtaining comprehensive emissions data for steelmaking sites worldwide, alongside market monitoring and forecasting data. This procurement process was carried out via a direct single tender action, with the contract beginning on 25 February 2025 and ending on 25 February 2026. The total value of the contract is £115,395, and it covers services across a broad range of locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised data services, particularly those with expertise in environmental data analysis and commodities market forecasting. Given that CRU International Ltd., a large-scale organisation, has secured the contract, it highlights the value of high-quality, detailed market data for strategic decision-making in the steel industry. While the current tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can offer similarly high-calibre data services or innovative technological solutions in related fields may find future opportunities for collaboration or competition in similar contracts issued by the Department for Business and Trade.

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Notice Title

Commodities Research Unit (CRU) Data: Steel Cost and emissions analysis tools and market data

Notice Description

Renewal of subscription to the CRU data which allows us access to granular data on emissions data for steelmaking sites across the world, as well as market monitoring and forecasting data and reports for multiple steel products' supply and demand trends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a5ef00-2aff-44bb-9be2-c966db929455
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,395 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,395 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

CRU INTERNATIONAL

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