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title: "CNI Monitoring"
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# CNI Monitoring

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1273b63d-5c69-4df9-9da9-50a30a8863e9

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## Summary

The UK AI Security Institute (AISI), with the support of DSIT, has completed a procurement process entitled "CNI Monitoring" to address risks related to the integration of advanced AI systems into Critical National Infrastructure. The tender, classified under Research and Development Services, has been awarded to RAND Europe. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £348,959. The contract began on 5th January 2026 and is set to end on 6th July 2026. This initiative spans broad geographic regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in research and development services with the capability to navigate complex AI and security domains. The procurement process was open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, offering an inclusive opportunity for a range of business scales. Collaborating with significant government and regulatory stakeholders ensures strategic engagement and alignment with national security objectives. Businesses adept in consultancy and risk-mitigation services stand to benefit by contributing to the safety and resilience of national infrastructures through this contract.

## Notice

The UK AI Security Institute (AISI) is working to understand, monitor, and mitigate emerging risks stemming from the integration of advanced AI systems into Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors. As part of this, DSIT is procuring external partners to develop methodologies to identify and monitor risks to support preparedness efforts by government departments, key regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce97f158-727e-43d2-8169-452b2b48b6f7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,959 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce97f158-727e-43d2-8169-452b2b48b6f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce97f158-727e-43d2-8169-452b2b48b6f7
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b296e5d-05a0-4933-b063-82a657208e8e
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