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Critical Mineral Processing and Recovery Services

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Response Deadline01/07/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Critical Mineral Processing and Recovery Services subcontract, issued by the Natural Environment Research Council under UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the recovery of critical minerals for research consortia. The selected provider will be responsible for developing and implementing processing methodologies utilizing chemical leaching, smelting, and separation techniques through the use of spectrometers, centrifuges, and chemical reactors. To ensure safety and quality, the contractor must adhere to ISO chemical handling standards and maintain all necessary hazardous material certifications. The primary deliverables for this engagement include refined mineral samples, detailed processing flowcharts, and comprehensive reports on recovery efficiency. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 7, 2027, in accordance with the solicitation posted on October 13, 2026.

General Info

NERC subcontract for critical mineral recovery services; responses due by January 7, 2027.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NAICS

322121 - Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 205627.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Advancing solutions for critical mineral production and recycling

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PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineJan 7

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01/07/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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Performs chemical and mechanical processing to recover critical minerals for research consortia on NERC critical minerals projects. Develops processing methodologies using chemical leaching, smelting, or separation via chemical reactors, centrifuges, and spectrometers. Requires ISO chemical handling standards and hazardous material certifications. Delivers refined mineral samples, processing flowcharts, and recovery efficiency reports.

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