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Technical Support for Steel and Metals

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Jul 2026 at 15:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a procurement process titled "Technical Support for Steel and Metals," focused on enhancing the resilience of the UK steel and aluminium sectors. This tender falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and involves providing expert engineering advisory expertise alongside potential market and demand analysis. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 13th July 2026. The delivery scope and impact extend across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 1st September 2028, and a budget of £2.25 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in engineering consultancy with expertise in steel and metals. Enterprises capable of delivering in-depth market monitoring, benchmarking, and commercial analysis can greatly benefit from engaging with this contract. The process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its selective nature, which allows targeted negotiation with potential suppliers. Such involvement would enable businesses to collaborate closely with a key governmental department, thereby potentially influencing the revitalisation and sustainability of critical sectors within the UK economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support for Steel and Metals

Notice Description

The Government recognises the vital role a resilient domestic steel industry plays in a modern economy, underpinning many sectors, from construction to advanced manufacturing. The Government's recently published Steel Strategy sets out a long-term vision to revitalise the UK steel sector, restore domestic production to sustainable levels and secure the industry's role in supporting critical sectors. DBT requires expert technical input to further its engagement with the UK steel and aluminium sectors, potentially including in the consideration of new and emerging technologies. This relates primarily to engineering advisory expertise within these sectors, and may also encompass market monitoring, benchmarking, commercial analysis, and demand analysis. The supplier will be expected to support the DBT team in their discussions with key firms within these sectors, aimed at securing pathways to commercial sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bae995c-3d6a-4240-bec0-8fe12f9fa43c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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