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Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)

Part of Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF).

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The UK AI Research Resource (AIRR) lacks a national facility for long-term storage of critical AI datasets when they are not actively processed. The requirement is to establish a secure, scalable, and sovereign data storage solution that integrates with existing compute resources (Isambard-AI and Isambard 3), supports compliance with cybersecurity standards, and enables future expansion to meet growing research and collaboration needs.

Published
8 Jan 2026
Status
complete
CPV
72317000 — Data storage services
Tender period
— – 4 Dec 2025
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This is a award notice published via Contracts Finder on 8 Jan 2026.

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It is part of "Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)", published by University of Bristol.

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