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Provision National Digital Twins Programme - Data Pipelines, Analytics and Visualisation PIN

Department for Business and Trade

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Planning

25 Aug 2026 at 16:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 13:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade intends to procure specialist data pipelines, analytics and visualisation services for the National Digital Twin Programme. The work will support the design, development, testing, deployment and continuous improvement of data-driven applications, analytical products, visualisation tools and data pipelines. Potential activities include data ingestion and transformation, integration with nodes, node nets, APIs and data services, geospatial analysis, scenario modelling, dashboards, maps, decision-support tools, technical documentation and transition into operational environments. Suppliers will work with government departments, public sector organisations, technical partners and other suppliers, using an open-source delivery model and contributing code through programme GitHub environments. The services are classified as data services (CPV 72300000) and are intended for delivery across the United Kingdom.

This is a planned procurement and market-engagement exercise, not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use the Government Commercial Agency Spark Dynamic Purchasing System RM6094, with a capability assessment required before suppliers can be invited to tender. An invitation to tender is anticipated for September 2026, following an initial supplier filtering exercise expected in the week commencing 24 August 2026. The contract is expected to start on 31 January 2027 and run until 31 January 2029, with an option to extend by up to one year. Its expected value is up to £10.5 million excluding any further detail stated in the notice. The procurement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The requirement is likely to suit technology consultancies and specialist delivery teams able to combine application development, data engineering, analytics and visualisation. Relevant strengths include cloud-native technologies, open-source software delivery, complex data-service integration, data presentation, predictive analytics, prescriptive analysis, natural-language processing, artificial intelligence and automation, spatial computing, geospatial work and engineering or materials-science data. Suppliers should be prepared to develop and improve applications, build ingestion and transformation pipelines, create user-facing dashboards and analytical tools, and support deployment, documentation and operational transition. Participation will require successful registration on the Spark DPS, with category selections aligned to the stated filters, and the capability assessment will be mandatory for consideration for an invitation to tender. The requirement includes security classification above Official.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision National Digital Twins Programme - Data Pipelines, Analytics and Visualisation PIN

Notice Description

Short Description This Notice signals BIST's intention to go to market for the provision of Data Pipelines, Analytics and Visualisation (DPAV) services in support of the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) and is for Market Engagement purposes only. The National Digital Twin Programme is a BIST led programme developing trusted, secure and reusable digital twin capabilities across government and wider public sector partners. The programme develops open source technologies, interoperability mechanisms, data sharing capabilities and application-layer services to support improved decision-making through data and digital technologies. Description of the Scope NDTP is seeking to engage with suppliers capable of providing specialist Data Pipelines, Analytics and Visualisation (DPAV) services. The requirement will support the design, development, testing, deployment and continuous improvement of data-driven applications, analytics products, visualisation tools and supporting data pipelines across the NDTP portfolio. The scope may include the development of new applications and analytical capabilities, enhancement and extension of existing NDTP applications, creation of data ingestion and transformation pipelines, integration with nodes, node nets, APIs and data services, and the delivery of user-facing dashboards, maps, visualisations, analytical tools and decision-support capabilities. Suppliers may also be required to support geospatial analysis, scenario modelling, application deployment, technical documentation and transition to operational environments. The successful supplier will be expected to work within NDTP's open source delivery model, contributing code and associated artefacts through NDTP GitHub environments and supporting collaboration with government departments, public sector organisations, technical partners and other suppliers. To aid BIST in developing the specification, we are interested in furthering our understanding of the market and available capabilities. In particular, we would like to hear from suppliers with experience in application development, data engineering, analytics, visualisation, open source delivery, cloud-native technologies and integration of complex data services. Additional information: Additional Information Please note that should we proceed to market we will use the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Spark DPS RM6094 to undertake this procurement. Only suppliers who are registered on the Spark DPS will be eligible to participate. If this opportunity is of interest, suppliers are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible, as applications to join the DPS are assessed independently by GCA and processing times may vary. BIST intends to undertake the initial Spark DPS supplier filtering exercise during the week commencing 24th August. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity should ensure they are successfully registered on the Spark DPS and that their category selections align with the filters set out in Annex A before this date. Following the filtering exercise, BIST will issue a capability assessment questionnaire to the shortlisted suppliers. Completion of the capability assessment will be a mandatory requirement in order to be considered for invitation to tender. It is anticipated that the ITT will be published in September 2026. The contract is expected to have a value of up to PS10.5 million and run until October 2029, with the option to extend for up to one additional year. This advance notice is intended to provide suppliers with sufficient time to complete Spark DPS registration and review their selected categories before the procurement is launched. Details can be found at https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6094. Any queries relating to registering on the Spark DPS should be directed to GCA as BIST does not have any control over the process or requirements. Annex A - Spark DPS Filters Delivery Method AI & Automation Natural Language Processing Predicted Analytics Prescriptive Analysis Engineering / Materials Science Spatial Computing Data Data Presentation Location UK Security Above Official

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db2de9db-8790-4d2b-ada2-dc6d4c166fc5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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

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