Trade Missions and Procurement Opportunities
Through our connections with UK and international governments, we bring you the latest opportunities to explore and supply new and emerging overseas construction equipment markets.
Trade missions
UK Mining Trade Mission to Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan 8–19 September 2025
📍 Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
📆 8-19 September 2025
👥 DBT
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This is a unique opportunity for UK companies to showcase their capabilities in three high-potential mining markets through:
Exhibiting at major industry events in Mongolia (MinePro) and Kazakhstan (MMCA)
B2B meetings and networking sessions with key stakeholders and buyers
On-the-ground market insights and support from DBT teams in each country
Key Dates & Highlights:
Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar): MinePro Exhibition | 11–13 Sept
Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek): B2B Networking Programme | 15–16 Sept
Kazakhstan (Almaty): MMCA Exhibition | 17–19 Sept
Why Join?
Raise your profile in frontier markets
Explore commercial opportunities and partnerships
Gain tailored support from DBT advisors in each country
Participation Fees:
Depending on your availability and preference, you are able to join the entire programme or the market(s) you are interested in (please choose from 1 to 3 counties).
Mongolia: approx. $2,000 (+10% VAT)
Kyrgyzstan: Free to join
Kazakhstan: approx. $5,283 (+12% VAT)
The registration extended deadline is 10 July 2025, and spaces are limited.
You can register here: https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/16762/home/
UK-Ghana Mining Trade Mission 23-26 September 2025
📍 Ghana
📆 23-26 September 2025
👥 DBT
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The UK Government plans to host a Ghana Mining Trade Mission from Tuesday, 23rd September to Friday, 26th September 2025. The Trade Mission will bring together a delegation of UK mining suppliers and service providers to engage with key industry stakeholders. This email serves as a test of your interest to participate in this mission.
The Trade Mission, which will be led by DBT Africa Mining Sector Director, aims to foster partnerships between UK suppliers and mines operating in Ghana, by understanding upcoming projects and challenges faced, particularly from technical and supply chain perspectives. We plan to visit various company mine sites, including AngloGold Ashanti, Asante Gold Corporation, Asanko Gold and Goldfield, subject to availability to host.
Kindly note that you will need to make some cost considerations regarding transport and subsistence. An estimate below;
Flight Economy (London - Accra - London) £1500
Accommodation (5 nights) £500
Flight (Accra - Kumasi) £200
Flight (Takoradi - Accra) £200
Visa £300
Food and misc. £300
Estimated Total = £3000
UK Ports and Maritime Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia 28 September-2 October 2025
📍 Saudi Arabia
📆 28 September - 2 October 2025
👥 DBT
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The British Embassy in Saudi Arabia, through the UK’s Department for Business & Trade, is pleased to invite UK companies to participate in the UK Ports & Maritime Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, taking place from 28 September to 2 October 2025. This
high-profile mission will include site visits to key maritime hubs; Jeddah Port, King Abdullah Port in Rabigh and Dammam Port.
Participants will also attend the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, an exhibition and conference held at Dhahran
Expo on 1–2 October 2025, offering valuable networking opportunities with Saudi stakeholders and insights into the
Kingdom’s evolving maritime and logistics landscape.
Trade Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo 7-8 October 2025
📍 Democratic Republic of Congo
📆 7-8 October 2025
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The mission will connect delegates with senior government officials, leading businesses, and investors through
targeted B2B and B2G meetings, sector-focused sessions and high-level networking receptions.
The DRC presents immense potential in infrastructure, energy, mining, agribusiness, healthcare, and technology.
This mission will help UK companies navigate the market, gain insights, and identify investment-ready opportunities.
Trade Mission to Senegal 7-8 October 2025
📍 Senegal
📆 7-8 October 2025
👥 DMA
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In partnership with the UK Government, the Government of Senegal, and APIX, our partner DMA are proud to be leading the official UK Government delegation to the Forum Invest in Senegal – the country’s premier trade and investment gathering. Against a backdrop of major reforms and ambitious infrastructure upgrades, Senegal is unlocking opportunities across key growth sectors:
- Renewable energy – scaling wind, solar, and hydro projects
- Agribusiness – modernising staple crops and harnessing agritech innovation
- Digital & fintech – powered by internet penetration exceeding 60%
- Infrastructure & logistics – expanding ports, corridors, and connectivity
- Blue economy – advancing fisheries, marine transport, and eco-tourism
- Manufacturing & healthcare – fuelled by industrial zones and rising demand.
Trade Mission to Togo 12-13 November 2025
📍 Togo
📆 12-13 November 2025
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We are delighted to announce that registrations for the fourth edition of our flagship event the UK-Francophone West and Central Africa Forum (WCAF IV) are now open! With the support of HM Government, the Togolese Government, the event will welcome ten country delegations from Mauritania, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Gabon, DRC, Benin, Togo, RoC and Cameroon.
Over two days, the Forum served as the region’s premier platform for forging partnerships, shaping transformative deals, and addressing key economic challenges. Plenaries will cover government priority sectors, access to capital, infrastructure, SME finance, microfinance, insurance, agribusiness, healthcare, education, and more. Spaces are limited.
Trade Mission to Bulgaria 25-27 November 2025
📍 Bulgaria
📆 25-27 November 2025
👥 British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce
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The event will provide an opportunity for the UK and Bulgarian Gov municipality stakeholders to share ideas and exchange good practices in building sustainable, green cities. Additionally, by showcasing the achievements of the UK in making their cities greener, cleaner and living-friendly, and subsequently influencing local policies, with the aim to create business opportunities for UK companies.
Procurement opportunities
Modernisation of Tin Can Island Port Complex and Lagos Apapa Port Complex
ITB/Hitech have been contracted to rehabilitate Apapa Port Complex and Tin-can Island Port, the two biggest ports in Nigeria. This project is estimated at circa £1 billion and there is also a huge pipeline of infrastructure opportunities in Nigeria.
The DBT will be hosting a meet the buyer day the week commencing 15 September in London. Details will be confirmed pending response and interest. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Ayotomi Elemide (Ayotomi.Elemide@fcdo.gov.uk).
UK Export Finance Supplier Fair: Solar Power Project Turkey
📍 London/Turkey
👥 UK Export Finance
UK Export Finance (UKEF) would like to invite you to register for the opportunity to meet with ECC Environmental (UK) Ltd on 1st October to discuss their upcoming solar power plant project in Turkey.
ECC are an internationally recognised Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor with a proven track record across 38 countries, including construction of the largest federal solar generation facility in Hawaii.
They are currently procuring for a project in Turkey consisting of a 310-MWp / 235.4-MWe solar power plant including the installation of a 250-MVA substation and two 3-km 400-kV overhead transmission lines connecting the site to the existing transmission grid.