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Technical Advice for the Steel Sector

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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27 Feb 2025 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to Hatch Associates Ltd for providing technical advice to the steel sector. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code 71621000). The contract, undertaken through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers a broad geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period commenced on 13th February 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th June 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2025, with the award announced on 27th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on consultancy services and technical expertise in the steel sector. Businesses with a solid background in technical advisory and analysis services, particularly in industrial sectors like steel, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract encourages participation from diverse and specialist service providers, fostering potential growth and collaboration in tackling technical challenges within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Advice for the Steel Sector

Notice Description

The Department for Business & Trade has commissioned consultancy work to Hatch Associates Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b6cbe05-6b14-434c-a77a-d02857c71cf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c5e699-16ef-45d5-8d30-fb2ff689d313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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 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

HATCH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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