Award

CAN - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2022 at 17:49

Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2021 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract titled "CAN - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability," classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £120,000. The contract period is set to commence on December 15, 2021, and will run until March 31, 2022. The tender was published on September 16, 2021, and the submission deadline for tenders was September 23, 2021. The delivery address for this service is located in Portsmouth, South East England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in machine learning and software development to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses that specialise in developing innovative software solutions or offer advanced technological capabilities in data analysis and artificial intelligence may find this tender particularly beneficial. As the contract has already been awarded to Stanhope AI Ltd, further opportunities for SMEs could exist in potential future contracts in similar domains, contributing to business growth in this competitive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAN - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for 701578449 - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c713fdf-5f08-415c-8fdf-614532972658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Mr Tsz Liu
Contact Email
tsz.liu100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANHOPE AI

Further Information

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