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National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) - Cloud Hosted AI Trial

AIR TRAINING CORPS

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11 Apr 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Air Training Corps has completed the award stage for its "National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) - Cloud Hosted AI Trial" procurement process. This project, classified under research and development services, will be performed in London and the South West of the United Kingdom. It involves selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 565,068, officially begins on 6th December 2024 and concludes on 31st March 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is SiXworks Limited, announced on 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project’s focus on AI trials within a high-profile national programme can provide substantial exposure and the potential for future contracts. Companies adept at cloud-hosted solutions and AI development, particularly within the public sector, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) - Cloud Hosted AI Trial

Notice Description

National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) - Cloud Hosted AI Trial

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c178253-76f2-49b9-8e5a-a25b544663ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04a41c0-5b50-4e96-ae44-3bdc4f19d21e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£565,068 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£565,068 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
AIR TRAINING CORPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIXWORKS

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