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title: "AI Toolbox Enablers Development"
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# AI Toolbox Enablers Development

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52d88449-5866-447f-ad4f-1bfc24d8f695

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which is based in Salisbury, England. The tender titled "AI Toolbox Enablers Development" falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a value of approximately £94,392.61. The tender was awarded on 27th January 2022, and the contract period runs from this date until 31st March 2022. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 17th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI development, machine learning, and software engineering. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating AI models and machine learning pipelines would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The focus on achieving a minimum viable product (MVP) offers businesses the chance to showcase innovative solutions and compete for further phases in upcoming projects.

## Notice

This requirement is for a development team to support the development of the Machine Learning Pipeline for the development, training and deployment of AI models ready for a trial in late 2022. The aim is to achieve a minimum viable product (MVP) through completing the main high priority tasks in phase 1, due to end at the end of March. Any tasks not finished by the end of the contract will remain on the backlog for the potential phase 2 and future sprints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8165659-6bed-4e0f-8500-93b776643445 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,392 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,392 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8165659-6bed-4e0f-8500-93b776643445

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8165659-6bed-4e0f-8500-93b776643445
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8febd219-dcfb-4321-ae86-cbda27dbb32c

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