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Request for Information: Sovereign AI R&D Procurement

We want to build government procurement into our offer to support AI startups. By acting as an early customer, government can help to validate novel AI capabilities and de-risk investment for the wider market. We know the difference government contracts can make for startups by providing revenue, credibility, and leveraging private investment. The benefits for applicants could include: Government contracts to develop prototype AI capabilities, providing revenue and validation. The opportunity to establish close rel...

Buyer

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Value

£80,000,000

Published

17 Apr 2026

Closes

17 Apr 2026

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

Westminster

Procurement method

Not provided

Category

Services

Contract starts

Not provided

Contract ends

Not provided

CPV classifications

72000000

IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Lots

Lot 1 Request for Information: Sovereign AI R&D Procurement

Value not provided

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

17 Apr 2026

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page

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