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Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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07 Jan 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, involves the "Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme" centred in London, United Kingdom, within the industry sector of geological consultancy services. The procurement, now at the contract award stage, utilised a "below threshold - without competition" method, leading to a direct engagement with the supplier. The contract, signed on 9th December 2025, is active from this date until 6th March 2026. The procedure operates under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the main aim of supporting the growth of the critical minerals industry. The awarded supplier is Carbon Limiting Technologies, a large-scale firm headquartered in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geological consultancy or those seeking to expand their footprint in the critical minerals sector. Companies with capabilities in designing bespoke support schemes can especially benefit from such contracts. The nature of the procurement, conducted without competition, indicates opportunities for suppliers with niche expertise or established relationships with government bodies. Potential vendors can expect opportunities to influence the shaping of industry support strategies, positioning themselves as key players in a growing sector.

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Notice Title

Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme

Notice Description

The appointed expert consultants will be required to scope and design a bespoke scheme to support growth of the critical minerals industry, which will provide evidence to inform the business case for the scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06015a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001227-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CARBON LIMITING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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