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title: "SCIMITAR: Supporting Critical Minerals Innovation, Technology and Resilience in the UK and India"
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# SCIMITAR: Supporting Critical Minerals Innovation, Technology and Resilience in the UK and India

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4aecabe-a3ef-4253-a112-4ea53b31d556

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has awarded a contract titled "SCIMITAR: Supporting Critical Minerals Innovation, Technology and Resilience in the UK and India" within the research services industry. The procurement process, executed under a single tender action (below threshold), reached the award stage, with the contract being effective from 5th February 2024 to 4th March 2025. Key project outputs include site visits, workshops, and strategic reports, fostering collaboration between UK and Indian organisations. Additionally, the programme aims to stimulate engagement through various activities like innovation sprints and knowledge-sharing events.

This tender offers significant opportunities for UK-based SMEs specialising in critical minerals technology and innovation. Businesses engaged in research services, particularly those interested in international collaboration, would find this project advantageous. By participating, companies can build networks, gain insights from both UK and Indian market leaders, and potentially secure future projects stemming from the collaboration. The SCIMITAR programme is tailored to harness expertise and drive innovations in the critical minerals sector, offering growth potential for niche market players.

## Notice

The SCIMITAR programme will include the following activities: * Stimulating engagement, knowledge sharing and collaboration between UK and Indian organisations in the critical minerals sector, using a combination of questionnaires, workshops, webinars, and on-site visits to understand the needs of the sector. * Mapping UK and India capabilities in critical minerals technology innovation and building UK-India innovation networks, using the strengths of relevant UK RTOs and Indian network partners. * Delivery of an innovation sprint programme, funding UK organisations to explore potential solutions to address critical minerals challenges identified by Indian organisations. * Dissemination of the programme outputs to a wider community, using a combination of meeting/event reports, case studies, technology reports, business, and social media. Key project outputs will include: * Site visits/workshops at UK and Indian facilities * Mapping of UK/India Research & Innovation capabilities and supply chains in critical raw materials * Strategic report summarising potential areas for UK-India collaboration on critical materials. * Delivery of an innovation sprint programme * Project final report with recommendations for future collaboration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72847db2-8f97-4d4b-b123-9036f78eab0d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 4 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCKIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72847db2-8f97-4d4b-b123-9036f78eab0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72847db2-8f97-4d4b-b123-9036f78eab0d
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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