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title: "Critical Minerals Data Subscription"
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buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY"
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# Critical Minerals Data Subscription

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac131e73-9013-44c6-9f51-5c51fe060207

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) seeking a supplier for the "Critical Minerals Data Subscription". This service falls under the mining, basic metals, and related products industry, with a particular focus on requiring data related to demand, supply, pricing, trade flows, and outlooks for critical minerals. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with an award announcement made on 24th December 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 7th January 2022 and conclude on 31st December 2022. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 14th December 2021, with submissions directed to the specified email address.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in data provision, analytics, and market research services within the critical minerals sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The nature of the contract requires sophisticated analytical capabilities, as well as the ability to deliver comprehensive insights into market dynamics affecting critical minerals and gas markets. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored data solutions and analysis will find this an excellent avenue for business growth.

## Notice

The Supplier is required to provide data relating to Critical Minerals on the following areas: I. Demand data II. Supply data III. Pricing data IV. Trade flows V. Outlook The ITT document details the data BEIS would seek to receive, the units, geographic coverage, period of data, frequency of data updates required, format of presentation as well as if this information is essential or desirable for delivery of this Contract. BEIS also requires news and commentary comprehensive coverage of critical mineral markets including regular analysis of topical market issues; key price drivers, important market developments, related news and key uncertainties going forward. To provide direct access to analytical experts and provide timely face-to-face presentations on key publications. Additional information: Please register your interest in submitting a tender for this project by emailing internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@beis.gov.uk. This will ensure you receive immediate notification of updates to the ITT process or answers to questions raised by potential bidders. Failure to register would result in you not receiving these notifications. Please read the instructions on the tendering procedures carefully since failure to comply with them may invalidate your tender. Your tender must be returned by email to internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@beis.gov.uk by 14th December 2021, clearly marked as "TENDER".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342915e1-604a-4a67-8295-6c8d835d1d0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | RYSTAD ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342915e1-604a-4a67-8295-6c8d835d1d0b
- 24 Nov 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be85aece-d8d5-4257-bcc1-1bb47bb2ec83
- 19 Oct 2021 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb5b60a-3ae4-41b9-90f3-3052d4366556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342915e1-604a-4a67-8295-6c8d835d1d0b
  29th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be85aece-d8d5-4257-bcc1-1bb47bb2ec83
  24th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb5b60a-3ae4-41b9-90f3-3052d4366556
  19th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/752ae642-9763-4748-bd00-e8662192252c
  Questionnaire on Data types
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74c4fde3-caf6-4a69-b8f9-248e739dc945
  Annex B - Draft Contract terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37171536-feed-41c2-b351-38a1b8290dab
  Declaration document required for submission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77c95eb5-5282-4cb5-a83f-c5d586ac1b94
  Annex A: Data and Pricing document for submission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa24b206-175d-44a3-8ca2-19d7f9decbfd
  ITT for Critical Minerals Data Subscription
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/08b65480-5faf-4e79-bc6f-4bf8ce9d5e46
  REDACTED Contract

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