Award GB CF

Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)

University of Bristol

Stage: Award

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Buyer: University of Bristol
Supplier: Dell Corporation Limited

named in the award notice
Value: £12M

net · GBP
Awarded: 22 Jan 2026

the award date on the notice
End date: For subscribers only
Where: South West, England
First published: 8 Jan 2026

last seen 8 Jan 2026

What the buyer published

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.

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History of this contract

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◌ Planning none

◌ Tender none

● Award on record

● End date For subscribers only

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