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SCIMITAR: Supporting Critical Minerals Innovation, Technology and Resilience in the UK and India

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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20 Aug 2024 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has awarded a contract titled "SCIMITAR: Supporting Critical Minerals Innovation, Technology and Resilience in the UK and India" within the research services industry. The procurement process, executed under a single tender action (below threshold), reached the award stage, with the contract being effective from 5th February 2024 to 4th March 2025. Key project outputs include site visits, workshops, and strategic reports, fostering collaboration between UK and Indian organisations. Additionally, the programme aims to stimulate engagement through various activities like innovation sprints and knowledge-sharing events.

This tender offers significant opportunities for UK-based SMEs specialising in critical minerals technology and innovation. Businesses engaged in research services, particularly those interested in international collaboration, would find this project advantageous. By participating, companies can build networks, gain insights from both UK and Indian market leaders, and potentially secure future projects stemming from the collaboration. The SCIMITAR programme is tailored to harness expertise and drive innovations in the critical minerals sector, offering growth potential for niche market players.

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Notice Title

SCIMITAR: Supporting Critical Minerals Innovation, Technology and Resilience in the UK and India

Notice Description

The SCIMITAR programme will include the following activities: * Stimulating engagement, knowledge sharing and collaboration between UK and Indian organisations in the critical minerals sector, using a combination of questionnaires, workshops, webinars, and on-site visits to understand the needs of the sector. * Mapping UK and India capabilities in critical minerals technology innovation and building UK-India innovation networks, using the strengths of relevant UK RTOs and Indian network partners. * Delivery of an innovation sprint programme, funding UK organisations to explore potential solutions to address critical minerals challenges identified by Indian organisations. * Dissemination of the programme outputs to a wider community, using a combination of meeting/event reports, case studies, technology reports, business, and social media. Key project outputs will include: * Site visits/workshops at UK and Indian facilities * Mapping of UK/India Research & Innovation capabilities and supply chains in critical raw materials * Strategic report summarising potential areas for UK-India collaboration on critical materials. * Delivery of an innovation sprint programme * Project final report with recommendations for future collaboration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72847db2-8f97-4d4b-b123-9036f78eab0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 4 Mar 2025 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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
CPI Procurement
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
01740 625716

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCKIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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