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Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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24 Aug 2020 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking expertise through a tender titled "Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material." This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £82,234.66, was awarded on 15th June 2020, with a contract period running from 1st July 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 7th May 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly those with experience in the nuclear sector. Businesses that can demonstrate knowledge of international standards and guidance concerning AI/ML systems, as well as expertise in safety and security assurance techniques, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on safety and regulatory compliance in the nuclear domain means that established firms with a robust track record in research and consultancy will find particularly relevant opportunities to grow and leverage their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material

Notice Description

ONR selected one of the Technical Support Contracts from its ONR Technical Support Framework - Lot 2 to be awarded this contract via direct award. * To outline the current state of the art in the design and deployment of AI/ML. * To report on current and near-future international standards and guidance in the area of design and justification of AI/ML. This may initially focus on the scope of AI/ML related standardisation activities that have been initiated by international bodies given the fast moving nature of developments in this area. * To report on potential architectural and assurance techniques that are being/may be used to ensure adequate safety and security of systems containing AI/ML. * To determine the suitability of current UK nuclear regulatory guidance in enabling the benefits of AI/ML in nuclear safety and security applications to be realised, whilst ensuring that the risks are adequately controlled.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86f62e7e-23ca-4a49-a5c3-15772d77edde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ef57f2-9f88-4a32-95d8-147b3681d133
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
Not specified
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
£82,234 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,234 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

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