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title: "National Digital Twin - Ontology Development"
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# National Digital Twin - Ontology Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-231e2ff1-afec-4673-b74f-65d0c710bcb5

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the "National Digital Twin - Ontology Development" project, classified under Data Services (CPV 72300000). This initiative focuses on the ongoing development of a common ontology to facilitate seamless information exchange across various sectors. The project has been awarded to Belay Limited, a large supplier based in Thatcham, UK. The tender was a selective procurement method, accessed via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 25 November 2024 to 25 May 2025. The total contract value is £200,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and ontology development. Companies with expertise in scalable and adaptable systems that align with existing standards and frameworks will find this project particularly suitable. Although the procurement explicitly stated it was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust capabilities in handling complex information exchange requirements will benefit significantly from engagement in such high-profile government projects.

## Notice

The NDTP requires a team of ontologists to support the ongoing development, extension, and refinement of IES. IES is a critical component of the IA, providing a common ontology that facilitates seamless information exchange across various sectors and data sources. The challenge is to ensure that the IES remains robust, scalable, and adaptable to the evolving needs of multiple sectors, while maintaining compatibility with existing standards and frameworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c0a62-17fa-4f00-aa01-f6dcf928e5aa |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 25 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c0a62-17fa-4f00-aa01-f6dcf928e5aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c0a62-17fa-4f00-aa01-f6dcf928e5aa
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/654b88f1-5076-4ad5-b541-26caad3da036
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