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Critical Minerals CRU Data Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Critical Minerals CRU Data Subscription". This contract, awarded within the data services industry category, aims to acquire data on minerals critical to the UK's Economic Deterrence Initiative, funded by HM Treasury. The contract, valued at £83,176, was awarded to CRU International Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in London, and covers a delivery area that includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process used a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 22nd July 2024 to 21st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those with a focus on critical minerals. With the Department for International Trade's emphasis on expanding the evidence base for the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy, businesses that can offer robust, high-quality data analysis stand to benefit. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender particularly accessible, as the suitability criteria include provisions for SMEs. Engaging in such contracts could open further avenues for growth and collaboration within the government's critical mineral projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Minerals CRU Data Subscription

Notice Description

To gain access to additional data for critical minerals such as cobalt, manganese and lithium to work on critical minerals as part of the HMT-funded Economic Deterrence Initiative (EDI). This data will also contribute to building the wider evidence base to understand whether the UK should invest in domestic industry or supply chain diversification and provide additional analysis to support the delivery of the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6209cd9d-dce8-4ad6-9839-d93ac2ecdb56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d975d8-7323-45e6-a02b-a79738692cc0
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
SME
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
£83,176 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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