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title: "Technical Support for Steel and Metals"
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# Technical Support for Steel and Metals

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c99ec97b-3235-4f3c-bfe1-786574c95d08

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a procurement process titled "Technical Support for Steel and Metals," focused on enhancing the resilience of the UK steel and aluminium sectors. This tender falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and involves providing expert engineering advisory expertise alongside potential market and demand analysis. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 13th July 2026. The delivery scope and impact extend across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 1st September 2028, and a budget of £2.25 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in engineering consultancy with expertise in steel and metals. Enterprises capable of delivering in-depth market monitoring, benchmarking, and commercial analysis can greatly benefit from engaging with this contract. The process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its selective nature, which allows targeted negotiation with potential suppliers. Such involvement would enable businesses to collaborate closely with a key governmental department, thereby potentially influencing the revitalisation and sustainability of critical sectors within the UK economy.

## Notice

The Government recognises the vital role a resilient domestic steel industry plays in a modern economy, underpinning many sectors, from construction to advanced manufacturing. The Government's recently published Steel Strategy sets out a long-term vision to revitalise the UK steel sector, restore domestic production to sustainable levels and secure the industry's role in supporting critical sectors. DBT requires expert technical input to further its engagement with the UK steel and aluminium sectors, potentially including in the consideration of new and emerging technologies. This relates primarily to engineering advisory expertise within these sectors, and may also encompass market monitoring, benchmarking, commercial analysis, and demand analysis. The supplier will be expected to support the DBT team in their discussions with key firms within these sectors, aimed at securing pathways to commercial sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bae995c-3d6a-4240-bec0-8fe12f9fa43c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bae995c-3d6a-4240-bec0-8fe12f9fa43c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bae995c-3d6a-4240-bec0-8fe12f9fa43c
  13th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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