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AISI Industry Day

DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The AI Security Institute (AISI) is a research organisation within the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. We are conducting research and building infrastructure to understand the capabilities and impacts of advanced AI and to develop and test risk mitigations. We are also working with the wider research community, AI developers and other governments to affect how AI is developed and to shape global policymaking on this issue. ..............................................................................................................................................

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots

  • AISI is hosting an industry engagement on Wednesday 19th March 2025 in Stratford, London, UK, which will introduce the AI Security Institute, with opportunities for suppliers to meet AISI teams and industry colleagues for networking. Tickets for this event are limited due to venue capacity; tickets will be made available to suppliers at AISI's discretion, based on evidence of strong expertise and relevance to AISI's research activity. AISI is interested in meeting suppliers who specialise in: 1. Developing evaluations that elicit responses from AI models 2. Delivering studies involving human participants, i.e. testing how much access to advanced AI uplifts novices' abilities in particular tasks​ 3. Building infrastructure to support research on model capabilities, for example building cyber ranges, agent frameworks or agent tooling 4. Capability elicitation techniques, including through post-training of AI models 5. Technical and Governance research that could develop novel mitigations for AI risks​, including on model safeguards, alignment and control measures We are currently not looking to engage with Suppliers in the following areas due to the number of other routes to market and engagement opportunities available: A. AI Digital Services B.AI Deployment C. AI Integration D. AI Licencing ............................................................................................................................................... This is a networking opportunity only There is no requirement for Suppliers to prepare presentations for the day - it is a networking opportunity and introduction to the AI Security Institute ONLY. Neither attendance nor discussions constitute any form of pre-qualification exercise or approved supplier lists. Any future procurement exercises will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant Procurement Law. Nothing in the event or any other engagements with industry prior to a formal procurement process shall be construed as a representation as to the Authority's ultimate decision in relation to any future requirement. ............................................................................................................................................... Please submit your request to attend this industry day as an email entitled 'Request to attend AISI Industry Day' to: dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk For your request for attendance to be considered, it must clearly state: Name of company Names and role titles of proposed attendees (max. 2) Company overview - Please use keywords to provide a summary of your organisation's key offerings, and how your work would contribute to AISI's research interests (max. 250 words) Note: submission of interest does not guarantee a place of attendance on the day. Registration will close at 13:00 (UK Time) on 10/03/2025. Additional detailed information and joining instructions will be sent out to successful attendees by 12/03/2025. ...................................................................................................................................................... Additional Information: No costs can be reimbursed for travel to and from the event, or any other expenses that occur from attending the event. Non-attendance at this event does not preclude organisations from any potential future opportunities.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bd
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Description
AISI is hosting an industry engagement on Wednesday 19th March 2025 in Stratford, London, UK, which will introduce the AI Security Institute, with opportunities for suppliers to meet AISI teams and industry colleagues for networking. Tickets for this event are limited due to venue capacity; tickets will be made available to suppliers at AISI's discretion, based on evidence of strong expertise and relevance to AISI's research activity. AISI is interested in meeting suppliers who specialise in: 1. Developing evaluations that elicit responses from AI models 2. Delivering studies involving human participants, i.e. testing how much access to advanced AI uplifts novices' abilities in particular tasks​ 3. Building infrastructure to support research on model capabilities, for example building cyber ranges, agent frameworks or agent tooling 4. Capability elicitation techniques, including through post-training of AI models 5. Technical and Governance research that could develop novel mitigations for AI risks​, including on model safeguards, alignment and control measures We are currently not looking to engage with Suppliers in the following areas due to the number of other routes to market and engagement opportunities available: A. AI Digital Services B.AI Deployment C. AI Integration D. AI Licencing ............................................................................................................................................... This is a networking opportunity only There is no requirement for Suppliers to prepare presentations for the day - it is a networking opportunity and introduction to the AI Security Institute ONLY. Neither attendance nor discussions constitute any form of pre-qualification exercise or approved supplier lists. Any future procurement exercises will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant Procurement Law. Nothing in the event or any other engagements with industry prior to a formal procurement process shall be construed as a representation as to the Authority's ultimate decision in relation to any future requirement. ............................................................................................................................................... Please submit your request to attend this industry day as an email entitled 'Request to attend AISI Industry Day' to: dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk For your request for attendance to be considered, it must clearly state: Name of company Names and role titles of proposed attendees (max. 2) Company overview - Please use keywords to provide a summary of your organisation's key offerings, and how your work would contribute to AISI's research interests (max. 250 words) Note: submission of interest does not guarantee a place of attendance on the day. Registration will close at 13:00 (UK Time) on 10/03/2025. Additional detailed information and joining instructions will be sent out to successful attendees by 12/03/2025. ...................................................................................................................................................... Additional Information: No costs can be reimbursed for travel to and from the event, or any other expenses that occur from attending the event. Non-attendance at this event does not preclude organisations from any potential future opportunities.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-114034
Name
DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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