---
title: "API Access OpenRouter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd24"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2025-11-07"
---

# API Access OpenRouter

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd24

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London, UK. This tender, titled "API Access OpenRouter", falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement stage is complete as of 7th November 2025, with an award given to OpenRouter Inc on 24th October 2025. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026. This was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and API integrations, particularly those that can offer software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing accessible and scalable AI models through integrated platforms would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Businesses with expertise in software package and information systems may find growth potential with governmental contracts, particularly those focusing on innovation and technology within the UK government sector.

## Notice

This contract provides access to AI models using APIs via an integrated platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072197-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| 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 | OPENROUTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072197-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072197-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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