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title: "Critical Raw Materials Innovation Sprint Programme"
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# Critical Raw Materials Innovation Sprint Programme

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58faafcf-83bd-43b8-bfd7-3ac15de2396b

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Critical Raw Materials Innovation Sprint Programme," classified under information technology services (CPV: 72222300), with a total value of £100,000. The tender aimed to encourage the development of new manufacturing technologies in the critical materials supply chain, focusing on improving processes such as metal extraction, recycling, and technoeconomic analysis. This open procedure procurement was conducted below the threshold and targeted SMEs. Key dates included the tender period ending on 15th July 2024, contract start date on 27th September 2024, and contract end date on 27th December 2024. The geographic focus for delivery was the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in innovative materials technology, environmental sustainability, and process improvement. Firms with expertise in metal extraction, recycling technologies, and digital process evaluation are well-suited to compete and collaborate. The involvement of renowned partners such as Lancaster University Enterprises Ltd, Teesside University, Advanced Material Development Limited, NANOMOX LTD, and Battery Minerals LTD illustrates a strong network for potential collaboration, advancing technological capabilities, and expanding market reach within the critical materials sector.

## Notice

The aim of this sprint program is to encourage the development of new manufacturing technologies for the critical materials supply chain. Through collaboration with partners in the UK and India, several challenges have been identified. Your project can focus on one or more of the following: - Improved processes in terms of selectivity, carbon footprint, reduced complexity, or reduced cost for: Extraction of metals from ore bodies or mine tailings. Extraction of materials from end-of-life sources (including but not limited to battery black mass / magnets, electronic devices) Application of existing technologies developed in one application to new market segments in critical materials, for example but not limited to improved separation or extraction processes for rare earth elements. Methods for efficient extraction or recycling of less economically favourable materials for example but not limited to: battery graphite - ability to tailor properties for battery application/achieve purities > 99% extraction of metals from tailings with low metal content. Screening of alternative materials to reduce dependence on critical raw materials. Early-stage evaluation of processes including Technoeconomic analysis, life cycle assessment, or through use of digital approaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ca5dd3-5947-454f-8eac-f9bbf997b9b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT; BATTERY MINERALS; LANCASTER UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES; NANOMOX; TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ca5dd3-5947-454f-8eac-f9bbf997b9b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ca5dd3-5947-454f-8eac-f9bbf997b9b5
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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