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API Access OpenRouter

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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07 Nov 2025 at 16:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London, UK. This tender, titled "API Access OpenRouter", falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement stage is complete as of 7th November 2025, with an award given to OpenRouter Inc on 24th October 2025. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026. This was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and API integrations, particularly those that can offer software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing accessible and scalable AI models through integrated platforms would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Businesses with expertise in software package and information systems may find growth potential with governmental contracts, particularly those focusing on innovation and technology within the UK government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

API Access OpenRouter

Notice Description

This contract provides access to AI models using APIs via an integrated platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072197-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

OPENROUTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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