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
Documents
Unlock document linkPreliminary 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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