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Critical Minerals - Demand Aggregation Platform

Department for Business & Trade

Key Details

Estimated Value

£4,166,667

Deadline

Not specified

Contract Period

Not specified

Procurement Method

Not specified

CPV Code

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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Estimated value
£4.2m£5m including VAT
Contract period
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2031 (4 years)
Legal basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV code
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Suitability (buyer's flag)
SME-suitable, VCSE-suitable

Description

A new web-based platform to help UK industry consolidate and pool its critical mineral demand across different industries, facilitate industry-led strategic offtake agreements, and help industry and Government to make better use of UK public finance to catalyse private investment. The expectation is that the Platform will feature user onboarding and vetting, demand and supply data submission, demand aggregation, matchmaking, and reporting functionalities, with a pilot stage to test proof of concept and operating model. Suppliers must consider robust governance, security management, continuous improvement, clear data management policies, and compliance with legal frameworks, including competition law, data protection legislation, and international trade regulations. Platform design must not enable anti-competitive practices. The success of any proposed solution will be measured by comprehensive screening, broad sector participation and engagement, effective buyer-supplier matches, and regular insightful reporting to government and industry stakeholders. For more information, please register for the webinar as per the details below. Upon registration, you will be provided with a Specification of Requirements (SoR) document, that outlines the initial thinking in further detail.

Suitability

SME SuitableVCSE Suitable

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Publication Info

Published25 August 2026
SourceFind a Tender