AwardedAwarded 21 January 2026
Centre for AI Measurement
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology · Central government
In brief
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology awarded research work to National Physical Laboratory on 21 January 2026.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| National Physical Laboratory | £10,500,000 | Awarded 7 January 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 000951-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 000972-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 012718-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 000951-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 January 2026, last updated 12 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.