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title: "PS25339 - Value-Chain Analysis for Graphene"
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# PS25339 - Value-Chain Analysis for Graphene

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c21e4e32-4c72-4e63-9782-4834252e9087

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in England has concluded a procurement process for a Value-Chain Analysis project focused on Graphene, as indicated in the award notice, which is not a call for competition. The contract has been awarded under a mini-competition process using the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The aim of this project is to explore potential growth opportunities and vulnerabilities within the Graphene industry. Initiated with a selective procurement method, the contract commenced on 22 January 2026 and will end on 31 March 2026. The procurement, valued at £58,987.50, falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category, with a focus on various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. The awarded supplier is Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited, recognised as an SME.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those focused on advanced materials and technology. The project aims to support the UK's material leadership and enhance national capabilities, making it alluring for firms specialising in Graphene integration into growth sectors. The analysis is expected to drive forward national productivity and competitiveness, offering an excellent opportunity for SMEs that align with these aims. Businesses capable of delivering strategic insights and enhancing domestic capabilities in Graphene applications are particularly well-suited to engage with this initiative and similar future opportunities as the UK's focus on innovation and material prowess continues to evolve.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement Project Overview: DSIT's Advanced Materials team are seeking to commission a value chain analysis for Graphene/2-d materials to provide insights into where current national strengths lie, and where future opportunities for growth/sovereignty can be exploited as the Graphene industry reaches maturity. Furthermore, we know from a National Security perspective, disruption and/or coercion regarding critical inputs could undermine national growth and technological progress. Conducting value-chain analysis will both reveal growth levers and potential vulnerabilities, allowing UK HMG to act accordingly. More broadly, the primary output of this work will enable DSIT to produce data-driven, executable policy recommendations that foster secure resilient growth in this IS8 frontier industry. Having a Value-Chain mapped for Graphene will broadly enable HMG to: o Maintaining material leadership will reinforce the UK's global reputation in graphene related ventures and support broader R&D, commercial, and innovative ecosystems. o Securing domestic capability will reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and serve to enhance national sovereignty ambitions. o Providing support for UK businesses to integrate graphene into critical growth sectors, driving forward national productivity and competitiveness. Expected outcome: To utilise the value-chain to conduct further analysis around Own Collaborate Access (OCA). The Value Chain will tell HMG where critical activities are, and the OCA will reveal how to secure capabilities for such activities. Thus, commissioning/outsourcing the work of producing a value-chain will jumpstart this piece towards demystifying strategic areas for the UK to exploit, against a backdrop where the graphene industry is accelerating into its maturity. I also hope more broadly that this 'analytical framework' will be easily transferable in conducting future analysis on other IS8 frontier sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef970f-f509-489f-899c-143018e39f33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,987 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBON LIMITING TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef970f-f509-489f-899c-143018e39f33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef970f-f509-489f-899c-143018e39f33
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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