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title: "Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material"
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# Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86f62e7e-23ca-4a49-a5c3-15772d77edde

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking expertise through a tender titled "Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material." This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £82,234.66, was awarded on 15th June 2020, with a contract period running from 1st July 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 7th May 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly those with experience in the nuclear sector. Businesses that can demonstrate knowledge of international standards and guidance concerning AI/ML systems, as well as expertise in safety and security assurance techniques, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on safety and regulatory compliance in the nuclear domain means that established firms with a robust track record in research and consultancy will find particularly relevant opportunities to grow and leverage their capabilities.

## Notice

ONR selected one of the Technical Support Contracts from its ONR Technical Support Framework - Lot 2 to be awarded this contract via direct award. * To outline the current state of the art in the design and deployment of AI/ML. * To report on current and near-future international standards and guidance in the area of design and justification of AI/ML. This may initially focus on the scope of AI/ML related standardisation activities that have been initiated by international bodies given the fast moving nature of developments in this area. * To report on potential architectural and assurance techniques that are being/may be used to ensure adequate safety and security of systems containing AI/ML. * To determine the suitability of current UK nuclear regulatory guidance in enabling the benefits of AI/ML in nuclear safety and security applications to be realised, whilst ensuring that the risks are adequately controlled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ef57f2-9f88-4a32-95d8-147b3681d133 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,234 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,234 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| 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

- 24 Aug 2020 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ef57f2-9f88-4a32-95d8-147b3681d133

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ef57f2-9f88-4a32-95d8-147b3681d133
  24th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4315649e-902f-404b-9501-ae7e8f70b43d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39ef88c9-5705-4269-b5fe-f65a3d38bc99
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47bd04e0-3942-4d2f-bd05-756045ba6c79
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7658efaf-fc66-49c4-8eb9-100778f92fb4

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