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title: "Critical Minerals CRU Data Subscription"
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# Critical Minerals CRU Data Subscription

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6209cd9d-dce8-4ad6-9839-d93ac2ecdb56

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Critical Minerals CRU Data Subscription". This contract, awarded within the data services industry category, aims to acquire data on minerals critical to the UK's Economic Deterrence Initiative, funded by HM Treasury. The contract, valued at £83,176, was awarded to CRU International Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in London, and covers a delivery area that includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process used a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 22nd July 2024 to 21st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those with a focus on critical minerals. With the Department for International Trade's emphasis on expanding the evidence base for the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy, businesses that can offer robust, high-quality data analysis stand to benefit. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender particularly accessible, as the suitability criteria include provisions for SMEs. Engaging in such contracts could open further avenues for growth and collaboration within the government's critical mineral projects.

## Notice

To gain access to additional data for critical minerals such as cobalt, manganese and lithium to work on critical minerals as part of the HMT-funded Economic Deterrence Initiative (EDI). This data will also contribute to building the wider evidence base to understand whether the UK should invest in domestic industry or supply chain diversification and provide additional analysis to support the delivery of the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d975d8-7323-45e6-a02b-a79738692cc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,176 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL 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

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d975d8-7323-45e6-a02b-a79738692cc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d975d8-7323-45e6-a02b-a79738692cc0
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c219a2a3-cbbc-4c87-a3aa-632fa8f62903
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