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title: "BE23204 - AI Research"
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# BE23204 - AI Research

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7441839-2457-45dc-80f9-5f47d9da85b9

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has awarded a contract for AI Research under RM6126 - Research and Insights. The contract involves providing a technical assessment of the risks posed to security of supply/security of the system from AI use in the GB energy sector. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract's value is £48,616.78 GBP, and the contract period is from 21st February 2024 to 20th March 2024.

This tender for AI Research offers opportunities for businesses providing research services in the field of AI and energy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can find further details on the buyer, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, located in Swindon, England.

## Notice

**Please note this is an award notice, not a competition. This contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services - RM6126 - Research and Insights .** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has a requirement to appoint a supplier to provide a technical assessment of the risks posed to security of supply/security of the system from use of AI across the GB energy sector. Objectives: An assessment of - Current and future risks to security from AI use in the GB energy sector. Current and planned use cases of AI in the energy sector and the related risks, Recommendations on which areas of criticality to focus on mitigating and the types of mitigations necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/938533a8-1707-4d45-b978-1938536efb54 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2024 - 20 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,616 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,616 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/938533a8-1707-4d45-b978-1938536efb54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/938533a8-1707-4d45-b978-1938536efb54
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f29725e7-fcc6-4a95-802c-92406c28c2ee
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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