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AI Research - Gryphon Scientific - Analysis and Research to support the UK AISI's AI safety programmes

DSIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for AI Research to Gryphon Scientific, LLC. The contract, titled "AI Research - Gryphon Scientific - Analysis and Research to support the UK AISI's AI safety programmes," falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. The contract is valued at £267,618.41 and is to be executed in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract period running from 15th January 2024 to 11th March 2024.

This tender for AI Research by BEIS offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research and development services, particularly in AI safety programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method employed is a Direct Award, making it vital for interested businesses to align with the specific requirements outlined in the tender. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to advancing AI safety initiatives in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Research - Gryphon Scientific - Analysis and Research to support the UK AISI's AI safety programmes

Notice Description

AI Research - Gryphon Scientific - Analysis and Research to support the UK AISI's AI safety programmes This notice has been amended on 13/03/24 due to a contract extension of both time and value. This notice has increased by $167,261.52 from $334,523.01, and so is now valued at $501,784.52. Exchange rate on this equates to PS267,618.41 + PS124,868.37 = PS392,486.78. The Contract now expires 08/04/24, from 11/03/24.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8228a8fe-0aca-47e7-906e-e5e39935cd57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694ce6a8-799c-4670-a6e5-0c21d298951b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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
£392,486 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£392,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 8 Apr 2024 1-6 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
DSIT
Additional Buyers

BEIS

Contact Name
Iain Puddephatt
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRYPHON SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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