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title: "AI Experimentation Hub"
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# AI Experimentation Hub

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca68cff8-2b5e-4b3c-bd89-f26dfe569214

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, recently awarded a contract titled "AI Experimentation Hub" valued at £7,380,000. This process falls under the research and development services industry category and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2022, following the tender period that ended on 1st October 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services. Companies that focus on technological innovations, AI capabilities, and consultancy in related areas would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s ongoing projects may also open doors for collaboration or subcontracting, allowing businesses to expand their market presence and capabilities in a growing sector.

## Notice

This is an already awarded contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7682c6-11cd-48f4-a2b0-19441e650045 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,380,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7682c6-11cd-48f4-a2b0-19441e650045

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7682c6-11cd-48f4-a2b0-19441e650045
  22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6d00879-58bf-4897-84f4-52d9e5f97444

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