Award

PS25266 - Compute User Demand Research

DSIT

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), concerns a research initiative titled "PS25266 - Compute User Demand Research." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded following a mini-competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The award stage, tagged as 'complete', signifies that the tender process has concluded and was active as of 27th November 2025. The contract commences on 1st December 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, with services to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focusing on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing resources. The selective procurement method ensures that competition is within a defined pool, offering well-matched businesses the chance to showcase their expertise. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting opportunities for these businesses to engage and expand within the government contracting sphere. The successful supplier, Technopolis Limited, indicates the potential for large-scale entities to also participate in similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

PS25266 - Compute User Demand Research

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning research to assess bottom-up demand analysis for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fd43b46-6e3f-4efa-94a7-99542265db5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fd8f10-64a4-478f-a73c-11cfe9951508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,290 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SW2 1FF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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