Planning

Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)

TRADE REMEDIES AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is in the planning stage for procuring a database and operating software package under the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) RM6094 Sparks DPS agreement. The process, titled "Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)," aims to use the data in trade remedy investigations for central government and UK public sector bodies. This procurement is categorised within the goods sector, focusing on database systems and software packages. Key dates include an expectation to commence market engagement in July 2025, with further notice anticipated around 12th September 2025. The procurement value is estimated at £82,500, and the project will be deployed throughout the UK.

This opportunity is particularly lucrative for businesses specialising in database systems and software, specifically those with capabilities in delivering detailed international trade data. Companies with expertise in data management and analytics that can provide timely and comprehensive trade statistics will be well-positioned to compete. The TRA seeks suppliers who can support data-driven policy development, making this an attractive contract for businesses focusing on innovation in data reporting and analysis. The necessity for providing data at a granular level under harmonised codes suggests opportunities for businesses adept at handling extensive and multifaceted datasets. The procurement process offers potential for growth, aligning with the strategic initiatives of businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector work.

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Notice Title

Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)

Notice Description

Trade Remedies Authority, who are the contracting authority, intends to utilise the CCS Commercial Agreement: RM6094 Sparks DPS to put in place an agreement for the Provision of Trade in Goods Data for the Trade Remedies Authority for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. We require detailed international trade in goods statistics reported on a bilateral basis and available at Harmonized Standard (HS) code level and at a national tariff line level. Data will include volume of trade, value of trade and unit prices. Data must be reported in a timely fashion, including regular additions of new data and new revisions of data. At the minimum data must be available for the last complete four years. The supplier must agree to an essential requirement that TRA uses and analyses their data in our trade remedy investigations, and that TRA publishes excerpts of these data, including analyses of these data and their derived works, in our external and internal publications. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Trade in Goods Data for Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05628c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041476-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRADE REMEDIES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tra-commercial@traderemedies.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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