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title: "AISI Research and Evals Partner for Cyber and Autonomous Capabilities of AI Foundation Models"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055823"
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# AISI Research and Evals Partner for Cyber and Autonomous Capabilities of AI Foundation Models

Buyer: DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055823

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial, focuses on securing a partner for a project titled "AISI Research and Evals Partner for Cyber and Autonomous Capabilities of AI Foundation Models". The project is categorised under research services and is situated in the UK. This contract is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 3rd July 2025. The procurement method was limited, conducted without a prior call for competition due to its scope being outside standard directive applications. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, was awarded to Rethink Priorities UK, an SME located in Eastbourne. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in AI research and cybersecurity, to engage with governmental projects in emerging AI capabilities. Companies with expertise in evaluating frontier AI systems and understanding their associated risks may find substantial growth potential in aligning with the objectives of the Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) within the Department of Science and Innovation Technology. The focus on quality, price, and social value in the award criteria also highlights the opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their comprehensive expertise and innovative solutions, which are crucial for aiding decision-makers in navigating AI security risks.

## Notice

The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) is a directorate within the Department of Science and Innovation Technology mission (DSIT). Its mission is to minimise the surprise to the UK and humanity from rapid and unexpected advances in AI. In pursuit of this objective, it aims to offer vital insights into the capabilities of frontier AI systems by conducting evaluations of frontier models, as well as carrying out research to better understand the risks posed by these models and develop potential mitigations to alleviate these risks. This contract seeks to support AISI in delivering high quality research and evaluations that will support key decision-makers regarding AI security risks, impacts of those risks, and the appropriate mitigations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) is a directorate within the Department of Science and Innovation Technology mission (DSIT). Its mission is to minimise the surprise to the UK and humanity from rapid and unexpected advances in AI. In pursuit of this objective, it aims to offer vital insights into the capabilities of frontier AI systems by conducting evaluations of frontier models, as well as carrying out research to better understand the risks posed by these models and develop potential mitigations to alleviate these risks. This contract seeks to support AISI in delivering high quality research and evaluations that will support key decision-makers regarding AI security risks, impacts of those risks, and the appropriate mitigations.

### Procurement Information

RM6200 AI DPS Call-off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037042-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETHINK PRIORITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037042-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology

## Provenance

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