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Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)
A public procurement published by University of Bristol via Contracts Finder.
- £11.6m
- Award value
- £10m
- Tender value
- 1
- Suppliers
- 1
- Awards
- 1
- Notices
- Award
- Stage
Overview
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.
Key details
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Lifecycle stage
- Award
- Status
- complete
- CPV classification
- 72317000 — Data storage services
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- £11,584,291
- Tender value
- £10,000,000
- First published
- 8 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Jan 2026
Awards
1 award recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Corporation | 02081369 | 22 Jan 2026 | active | £11.6m |
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)"?
Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF) is a UK public-sector procurement published by University of Bristol via Contracts Finder.
Has "Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)" been awarded?
Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £11,584,291. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".
Which suppliers are involved in "Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)"?
1 supplier is linked: Dell Corporation.
What is "Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)" worth?
The reported award value is £11,584,291.
When was "Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)" published?
It was first published on 8 Jan 2026 and last updated on 8 Jan 2026, across 1 notice.
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