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title: "Fingerprint AI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2024-06-21"
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# Fingerprint AI

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-358c1231-345d-4e42-a60c-3f57a42e6d8e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in SALISBURY, England, is initiating a tender titled "Fingerprint AI" in the research and development services category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 19th July 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs interested in AI research and development to partner with Dstl to demonstrate a forensic application of AI in fingerprint recovery. The potential for significant operational impact on UK law enforcement makes this opportunity well-suited for innovative businesses looking to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in the field.

## Notice

The use of AI within fingerprint recovery and identification is an emerging theme that could have significant future operational impact on UK law enforcement. Dstl propose funding industry / academia to complete a short "sprint" in relation to fingerprints, to demonstrate a forensic application of AI and its benefits. Dstl industry / academia partner to complete a short "sprint", to demonstrate a forensic application of AI and its benefits. The commercial route to market has not yet been determined and will be evaluated once a statement of requirement has been formalised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3861f335-db1a-448f-8e50-394be8c06112 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 10:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3861f335-db1a-448f-8e50-394be8c06112

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3861f335-db1a-448f-8e50-394be8c06112
  21st June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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