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Grant Assessment support on critical mineral schemes

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has awarded a contract for professional services to Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited. The procurement process, conducted through a direct below-threshold method without competition, focuses on the title "Grant Assessment support on critical mineral schemes." This project falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The contract period commenced on 24th July 2026 and is set to end on 22nd July 2027, with an optional extension of up to twelve months. The buying organisation is headquartered at the Old Admiralty Building in London, UK, highlighting their commitment to enhancing critical mineral schemes through expert evaluations provided by the selected supplier. This award signifies the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on technical analysis and project evaluation, as the work involves supporting the finalisation of guidance documents and assessing applications. Engaging experts from existing networks, businesses like SMEs with a similar skill set as Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited could benefit from similar opportunities. Firms adept at forming multidisciplinary expert pools and involved in public sector consultancy are well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature, facilitating business growth through strategic public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant Assessment support on critical mineral schemes

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a professional services contract to Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited. DBT requires support in the finalisation of the Guidance and Application documents for the call, and the provision of expert assessors to assess the application received, participate in moderation meeting and support the subsequent interview stage for shortlisted applicants. The supplier is to recruite a pool of experts from within their exisitng associate network and beyond to deliver the assessment and interview support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071516-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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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