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Centre for AI Measurement

Published
Published 7 January 2026

Overview

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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
7 January 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£10,500,000
Award date
7 January 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2030
Winner
  • NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    12 February 2026

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  2. Contract

    7 January 2026

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  3. Contract

    7 January 2026

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Contracting authority

  • Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PVWZ-3216-PVQL

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