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AI Tech Watch Deep Dives

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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24 Feb 2022 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "AI Tech Watch Deep Dives," which focuses on research and development services within the AI industry. The procurement method is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 19 January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 25 January 2022 and running until 30 April 2022. The contract value is approximately £64,926.72 and is to be delivered at a location in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence research and related consultancy services. Companies that possess expertise in both Broad AI and Machine Assisted Forecasting and Prediction are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the nature of the task involves producing high-quality technical reports, making it an accessible opportunity for those with the requisite technical knowledge and capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Tech Watch Deep Dives

Notice Description

Dstl has a requirement to increase its knowledge and understanding of the state-of-the-art in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research around two specific areas - Broad AI, and Machine Assisted Forecasting and Prediction. For each area, we are seeking a technical deep dive report which should contain: * An overview of the key technical observations across each AI topic, drawing together the relevant research from both recent publications as well as still-current techniques which may have been known for some time * A series of observations on the topic, providing commentary on public announcements and / or academic articles made by industry and academia * Next steps, which recommend further work with Dstl or partners could undertake to better understand the implications for Defence. Each report should be produced to a high quality and be suitable for sharing with other stakeholders within HM Government, and our 5-eyes international partners. The activity should be confined to the topics of interest, and be undertaken by technical experts in that specialty. This approach will provide a coherent overview of the topic, with deep technical insight.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3a2f12c-957c-4b95-a749-0f181026d692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd3c3f6-3259-45e2-aa9a-3407cfc742dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£64,926 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,926 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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