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International Scientific Report on Advanced AI Safety

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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16 Aug 2024 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial, based in London, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "International Scientific Report on Advanced AI Safety." This procurement falls within the Research and Development Services industry category and concerns the preparation of both an interim and a final report on advanced AI safety. The process has moved to the award stage with significant dates including the contract signing on 16th August 2024. The procurement followed a limited procedure due to technical reasons, specifically the capacity to fulfil the contract requirements, and was thus awarded without a prior call for competition.

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses experienced in advanced AI and safety research. While the contract was awarded to MILA, a specialised SME based in Montreal, Canada, the importance of such projects signals potential future opportunities in AI safety, particularly for firms with strong technical capabilities and niche expertise. Businesses with similar specialisations should monitor for similar tenders and engage in future opportunities to contribute to high-impact initiatives in growing technological fields.

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Notice Title

International Scientific Report on Advanced AI Safety

Notice Description

The project will include a final report titled "International Scientific Report on Advanced AI Safety", and an interim publication.

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 MILA owing to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026084-2024
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
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 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
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.hayes@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

MILA

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