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Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase 1B, Month 2-3)

BEIS

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06 Oct 2023 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the "Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security" project to Trail of Bits, Inc. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method with a value of £406,100 and was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 18th September 2023 and will end on 30th October 2023, with the tender period ending on 18th September 2023. The project falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in AI technology and cybersecurity. Companies that can offer structured foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, Trail of Bits, Inc., a large-scale company based in New York, secured the contract. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy aims to lead in the safe use of foundation models across the economy, positioning the UK at the forefront of AI technology development through this engagement.

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Notice Title

Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase 1B, Month 2-3)

Notice Description

The AI Foundation Model Taskforce (FMTF) will lay the foundations for the safe use of foundation models across the economy and ensure that the UK is at the forefront of this pivotal AI technology. This engagement is for the development of structured foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccb7f880-e69c-43a7-bba7-6d37333fb7a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb95184-f106-4199-9a46-188d0cc8e8e8
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
£406,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£406,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 30 Oct 2023 1-6 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
BEIS
Contact Name
Iain Puddephatt
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

TRAIL OF BITS

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