Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)
About This Opportunity
Isambard AI Data Facility — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by University of Bristol. Awarded to Dell Corporation Limited (GBP 11.6M, Jan 2026).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Data Analytics and Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 10.0 million.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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.. CPV: Data storage services (72317000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 8, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: tender_511950/1543432. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About University of Bristol
University of Bristol has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Research & Innovation, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Dell Corporation Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by University of Bristol in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Dell Corporation Limited was awarded the contract for £11,584,291. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_511950/1543432 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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