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title: "Technical Advice for the Steel Sector"
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# Technical Advice for the Steel Sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b6cbe05-6b14-434c-a77a-d02857c71cf6

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to Hatch Associates Ltd for providing technical advice to the steel sector. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code 71621000). The contract, undertaken through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers a broad geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period commenced on 13th February 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th June 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2025, with the award announced on 27th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on consultancy services and technical expertise in the steel sector. Businesses with a solid background in technical advisory and analysis services, particularly in industrial sectors like steel, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract encourages participation from diverse and specialist service providers, fostering potential growth and collaboration in tackling technical challenges within the industry.

## Notice

The Department for Business & Trade has commissioned consultancy work to Hatch Associates Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c5e699-16ef-45d5-8d30-fb2ff689d313 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,666 |
| 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 | HATCH ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c5e699-16ef-45d5-8d30-fb2ff689d313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c5e699-16ef-45d5-8d30-fb2ff689d313
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01e528e5-d924-44bc-90f3-57bd6904ef64
  n/a

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