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Provision of National Digital Twin Programme- Intergration Architecture

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of National Digital Twin Programme- Integration Architecture," a significant initiative within the data services sector. Located in London, England, and conducted through a selective procurement method, this tender aims to enable secure and resilient information sharing across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, has been awarded to Answer Digital UK Limited and spans a contract period from 6th October 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method utilised a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the final award date was 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth within the tech sector, especially for SMEs and businesses focused on data management and integration services. Organisations specialising in the design, development, and enhancement of integration architecture can benefit significantly, given the tender's emphasis on open-source solutions and secure data sharing capabilities. Companies able to demonstrate robust security measures and scalability would be ideally positioned to leverage such contracts, assisting in the Department's goal of advancing digital infrastructure while adhering to Government Digital Service (GDS) advice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of National Digital Twin Programme- Intergration Architecture

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is driving economic growth across the UK by supporting businesses to invest, grow, and export, thereby creating jobs and opportunities nationwide. The NDTP, a critical initiative within DBT, aims to enable trusted, secure, and resilient information sharing across sectors and to facilitate better decision making through advanced data visualization and analytics. The NDTP requires services to further develop and enhance the IA, a critical component that supports the management and sharing of information across organisations. The IA combines technology and policy to ensure that the right information is available to the right people at the right time, with a particular emphasis on data quality and security. The IA is being developed as an open-source solution, enabling organisations to deploy, adapt, and extend the architecture without dependency on the original developer. The primary objectives of this initiative are to provide services that support the design, development, and deployment of the IA. The Supplier will be responsible for enhancing the IA's capabilities, ensuring robust security measures, and contributing to the NDTP's goal of releasing as much of the developed codebase as possible under the MIT license, in accordance with Government Digital Service (GDS) advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c72d1895-85ae-4280-8bc4-aa27cb3b3d47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a8eb37-b5b0-4c3c-b40c-d383a1937452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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