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22 Jun 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Tungsten West Offtake Contract," which involved securing legal services for advising and conducting negotiations for a commercial contract. The contracting falls under the "Legal services" category with a CPV code of 79100000 and is geographically centred in London, United Kingdom. This procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 18th June 2026, with Addleshaw Goddard LLP being appointed as the supplier. The contract is set to run from 18th June 2026 to 18th December 2026, valued at £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in legal services, like large law firms capable of handling substantial commercial contract negotiations. Since the process is noted to be suitable for SMEs, smaller firms with the requisite expertise may also find this a credible opportunity to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. Companies involved or looking to enter framework agreements for legal advisory roles will find this contract an advantageous avenue for growth within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Tungsten West Offtake Contract

Notice Description

Legal services firm to advise on and conduct negotiations for a commercial contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c582086a-1092-41b4-b586-109a88bba852
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4afeb44d-847d-4cae-8ada-10c5ff78a9ab
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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