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

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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06 Oct 2023 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has completed the tender process for the "Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase 1B, Month 2-3)" project. The procurement falls under the services category in the research and development services industry. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom. The award was made to Trail of Bits, Inc., with a contract value of 406,100 GBP signed on 18th September 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in AI safety research services. The project aims to develop structured foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities, creating a foundation for safe AI technology use across various sectors. Businesses with expertise in AI safety research services, particularly those with unique capabilities like Trail of Bits, Inc., would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AI Safety Research Services - Link to a unique capability Trail of Bits, Inc. have.

Procurement Information

Award of a Contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with PCR2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. The services can only be supplied by Trail of Bits, Inc. owing to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040880
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029494-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£406,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAIL OF BITS

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