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    ContractsAIRR Programme Lead and Design Support Services
    Awarded contract

    AIRR Programme Lead and Design Support Services

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 7 Jul 2026

    Provide specialist advisory support to DSIT for cloud and HPC procurement and the development of the AI Research Resource programme expansion strategy.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 7 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 7 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      30 Jun 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RO
      Red Oak Consulting LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    7 Jul 2026Today30 Jun 2026

    Brief

    This is a specialist advisory support contract with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to assist with cloud computing and high-performance computing (HPC) procurement, alongside strategic development of the AI Research Resource (AIRR) programme. The successful supplier will deliver technical, commercial, and strategic expertise on a flexible, call-off basis to: refine cloud procurement strategies, develop implementation options, create delivery plans for AIRR expansion, and provide continuity during critical programme decision-making phases. The role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure, HPC systems, procurement processes, and government technology strategy. This extension contract ensures the programme maintains specialist knowledge and capability continuity during its most critical delivery period.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In engineering, DSIT has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. eSynergy Solutions Limited1× · 50%
    2. Red Oak Consulting LLP1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    b7f1ac54-140d-439f-a165-32282ab6092e-904934

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