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title: "PS25266 - Compute User Demand Research"
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# PS25266 - Compute User Demand Research

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fd43b46-6e3f-4efa-94a7-99542265db5d

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), concerns a research initiative titled "PS25266 - Compute User Demand Research." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded following a mini-competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The award stage, tagged as 'complete', signifies that the tender process has concluded and was active as of 27th November 2025. The contract commences on 1st December 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, with services to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focusing on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing resources. The selective procurement method ensures that competition is within a defined pool, offering well-matched businesses the chance to showcase their expertise. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting opportunities for these businesses to engage and expand within the government contracting sphere. The successful supplier, Technopolis Limited, indicates the potential for large-scale entities to also participate in similar procurement initiatives.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning research to assess bottom-up demand analysis for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fd8f10-64a4-478f-a73c-11cfe9951508 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,290 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Brixton Acre Lane |
| Westminster constituency | Clapham and Brixton Hill |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fd8f10-64a4-478f-a73c-11cfe9951508

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fd8f10-64a4-478f-a73c-11cfe9951508
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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