Tenders/Critical Minerals - Demand Aggregation Platform

Critical Minerals - Demand Aggregation Platform

Department for Business & Trade
Published: Jul 28, 2026
Updated: Aug 7, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the mining and extractives, finance and banking and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Public Finance and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.2 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the mining and extractives sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 071244-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Business & Trade

Department for Business & Trade has issued 111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 91 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,166,667 - £4,166,667. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 071244-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Business & Trade in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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Key Details

Estimated Budget
£4,166,667 - £4,166,667
Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
071244-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Department for Business & Trade
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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