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    ContractsTechnical Advisory Support for UK Steel and Metals Sector
    Closed contract

    Technical Advisory Support for UK Steel and Metals Sector

    Contract value
    £2.3m
    Closed 13 Jul 2026

    Provide technical and commercial advisory support to help the UK Government strengthen its engagement with the domestic steel and aluminium sectors and identify pathways to commercial sustainability.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 13 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Contract value
    £2.3m
    Closed 13 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 13 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£2,250,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      13 Jul 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 13 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    13 Jul 2026Today13 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The UK Government (Department for Business and Trade) is seeking expert technical support to strengthen its engagement with the domestic steel and aluminium industries. This opportunity supports the Government's Steel Strategy, which aims to revitalise UK steel production and secure the sector's contribution to critical industries including construction and advanced manufacturing. The successful supplier will provide: - Engineering advisory expertise for steel and aluminium sectors - Support for technology assessment and emerging innovations - Market monitoring, benchmarking, and commercial analysis - Demand forecasting and sector insights - Technical input to facilitate discussions with major industry players You will work alongside the DBT team to help identify and develop sustainable commercial pathways for UK steel and metals firms, ensuring the sector remains competitive and resilient.

    Track record

    6 awards · 3 winners
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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    0bae995c-3d6a-4240-bec0-8fe12f9fa43c-905984
    DF
    Buyer
    DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
    Sector
    Research & Innovation