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title: "Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06015a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06015a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, involves the "Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme" centred in London, United Kingdom, within the industry sector of geological consultancy services. The procurement, now at the contract award stage, utilised a "below threshold - without competition" method, leading to a direct engagement with the supplier. The contract, signed on 9th December 2025, is active from this date until 6th March 2026. The procedure operates under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the main aim of supporting the growth of the critical minerals industry. The awarded supplier is Carbon Limiting Technologies, a large-scale firm headquartered in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geological consultancy or those seeking to expand their footprint in the critical minerals sector. Companies with capabilities in designing bespoke support schemes can especially benefit from such contracts. The nature of the procurement, conducted without competition, indicates opportunities for suppliers with niche expertise or established relationships with government bodies. Potential vendors can expect opportunities to influence the shaping of industry support strategies, positioning themselves as key players in a growing sector.

## Notice

The appointed expert consultants will be required to scope and design a bespoke scheme to support growth of the critical minerals industry, which will provide evidence to inform the business case for the scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001227-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,475 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & 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 | CARBON LIMITING TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001227-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001227-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9515
  Redacted Contract for Critical Minerals Bespoke Support Scheme

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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