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title: "Commodities Research Unit (CRU) Data: Steel Cost and emissions analysis tools and market data"
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# Commodities Research Unit (CRU) Data: Steel Cost and emissions analysis tools and market data

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e986f0b-f170-4bdb-949f-a62e33c952fe

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for the renewal of its subscription to data services provided by CRU International Ltd. The project, titled "Commodities Research Unit (CRU) Data: Steel Cost and Emissions Analysis Tools and Market Data," focuses on obtaining comprehensive emissions data for steelmaking sites worldwide, alongside market monitoring and forecasting data. This procurement process was carried out via a direct single tender action, with the contract beginning on 25 February 2025 and ending on 25 February 2026. The total value of the contract is £115,395, and it covers services across a broad range of locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised data services, particularly those with expertise in environmental data analysis and commodities market forecasting. Given that CRU International Ltd., a large-scale organisation, has secured the contract, it highlights the value of high-quality, detailed market data for strategic decision-making in the steel industry. While the current tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can offer similarly high-calibre data services or innovative technological solutions in related fields may find future opportunities for collaboration or competition in similar contracts issued by the Department for Business and Trade.

## Notice

Renewal of subscription to the CRU data which allows us access to granular data on emissions data for steelmaking sites across the world, as well as market monitoring and forecasting data and reports for multiple steel products' supply and demand trends.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a5ef00-2aff-44bb-9be2-c966db929455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,395 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRU INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a5ef00-2aff-44bb-9be2-c966db929455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a5ef00-2aff-44bb-9be2-c966db929455
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c791574c-fbf6-4d88-8baa-b9029ff9dee8
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