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title: "U69 - AI DATA INNOVATION HUB"
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# U69 - AI DATA INNOVATION HUB

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc18597d-6e62-44bc-b034-be8906885a41

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "U69 - AI DATA INNOVATION HUB," which falls under the research and development consultancy services industry category. This initiative aims to establish AI innovation hubs at leading universities in the UK to enhance the capability of the Ministry of Defence through research in AI and data science. The contract period is from 23rd May 2022 to 31st March 2025, with the award valued at approximately £4,162,190. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award date being 16th May 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large consultancy firms in the fields of AI and data science, particularly those with a demonstrated capacity to operate within academic environments. Companies that can contribute to the establishment and operation of innovative hubs, addressing issues of data readiness and exploitation for AI purposes, will find this contract particularly relevant. The successful supplier, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited, exemplifies the type of business suitable for such collaborative initiatives, which are vital for expanding the MOD's capabilities through cutting-edge research and technology development.

## Notice

As part of an initiative to establish, a Defence AI Centre Dstl has been mandated to ensure 'Defence has established 2 "AI innovation hubs" at leading AI Universities around the UK.' The vision for the Hubs is to establish research centres of excellence that can address AI and Data science related issues to expand the capability of the MOD through advancing emerging research ideas to the point where they can be developed and deployed. The aim of this task is: To establish and operate an innovation hub within an academic environment to address issues related to data readiness and exploitation for AI and Data Science purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b12221f-0a6d-4a96-bee4-c25b4d0f9c79 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,162,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,162,190 |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 22:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b12221f-0a6d-4a96-bee4-c25b4d0f9c79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b12221f-0a6d-4a96-bee4-c25b4d0f9c79
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a693028-a935-41d8-a021-c19f729cb924
  DSTL SERAPIS FRAMEWORK CONTRACT - DSTL_AGR_SERAPIS_UND_01 (LOT 6) TASK U69

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