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AI DataCentre Model

DSIT

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "AI DataCentre Model," falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000). This procurement covers a wide geographic area, including locations in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action under the threshold, and the process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23rd July 2025. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £37,017 GBP.

This tender creates growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it targets an enhanced analysis and benchmarking of data centre capacities worldwide. Businesses specialising in data analytics, research services, and artificial intelligence could significantly benefit from this opportunity, especially those with capabilities in tracking data centre dynamics. The project, awarded to SemiAnalysis LLC in the United States, underscores the demand for comprehensive analytics and benchmarking services. Offering a chance to strengthen technical frameworks and due diligence processes through global geographic data tracking, this contract is particularly suited to businesses that can provide innovative research services and insights, supporting both technological expansion and environmental considerations such as carbon emissions and power usage.

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Notice Title

AI DataCentre Model

Notice Description

SemiAnalysis offers a location-by-location tracker of all data centre capacity additions for over 5,000 data centres. It provides information on power, carbon emissions and other geographic considerations. This information will be helpful to support global benchmarking of AIGZ's build and capacity and will strengthen the evidence base to support the technical requirements and due diligence process we have set out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88999e30-9542-4255-b28c-0a6bb3b0574d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc802ba0-ee78-4065-b71d-3a7d1d547540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,017 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,017 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DSIT
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
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

SEMIANALYSIS

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