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National Digital Twin - Ontology Development

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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23 Dec 2024 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the "National Digital Twin - Ontology Development" project, classified under Data Services (CPV 72300000). This initiative focuses on the ongoing development of a common ontology to facilitate seamless information exchange across various sectors. The project has been awarded to Belay Limited, a large supplier based in Thatcham, UK. The tender was a selective procurement method, accessed via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 25 November 2024 to 25 May 2025. The total contract value is £200,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and ontology development. Companies with expertise in scalable and adaptable systems that align with existing standards and frameworks will find this project particularly suitable. Although the procurement explicitly stated it was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust capabilities in handling complex information exchange requirements will benefit significantly from engagement in such high-profile government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Digital Twin - Ontology Development

Notice Description

The NDTP requires a team of ontologists to support the ongoing development, extension, and refinement of IES. IES is a critical component of the IA, providing a common ontology that facilitates seamless information exchange across various sectors and data sources. The challenge is to ensure that the IES remains robust, scalable, and adaptable to the evolving needs of multiple sectors, while maintaining compatibility with existing standards and frameworks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-231e2ff1-afec-4673-b74f-65d0c710bcb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c0a62-17fa-4f00-aa01-f6dcf928e5aa
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 25 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELAY

Further Information

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