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title: "Centre for AI Measurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600b1"
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# Centre for AI Measurement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600b1

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed the procurement process for establishing a new Centre for AI Measurement, awarding the contract to NPL Management Limited. This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, valued at £10.5 million, was signed on 21 January 2026, and covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. Located in London, this project aims to revolutionise AI assurance by focusing on testing, evaluation, and performance measures for highly capable AI systems. The procurement was executed through a direct award, justified by the absence of technical competition and alternatives.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large organisations involved in AI research and assurance, fostering growth through collaborative research and development projects. NPL Management Limited, known for its expertise in scientific measurement, is set to drive innovation in AI testing tools and evaluation practices. Businesses specialising in AI systems and consultancy services would find competing in projects like this beneficial, with prospects for developing, validating, and verifying new AI products and services. The Centre will also play a key role in knowledge sharing within the AI assurance sector, potentially opening doors for further collaborations and strategic partnerships in the burgeoning field of AI technology.

## Notice

Establishing a new Centre for AI Measurement. The Centre will host a programme of work to: a) Establish a centre of excellence focussed on enabling and accelerating the creation of new testing and evaluation tools for AI systems (the Centre for AI Measurement). b) Create a programme of research and development on good practice, evaluation and performance measures for AI systems, with a focus on highly capable AI systems. c) Support industry in developing, validating and verifying new products and services for AI assurance. d) Coordinate knowledge sharing and communication within the AI assurance sector, those furthering the science of measurement with regard to AI, and international partners.

### Procurement Information

Direct award is justified under Procurement Regulations 24, Schedule 5, point 6, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons and the lack of reasonable alternatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £10,500,000 |

## 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 | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012718-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000972-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 10:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000951-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012718-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000972-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000951-2026
  7th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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