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ITEP1018 - AI Assurance Proof of Concept

National Highways

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: National Highways

Buyer Address: Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway,, Birmingham, B4 6GA, England

Contact Name: National Highways

Contact Email: enterprisesystemsprocurement@nationalhighways.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
119597.5 GBP
Published
18 Sep 2025, 15:30
Deadline
15 Sep 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
21 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Kainos Software Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

ITEP1018 - AI Assurance Proof of Concept This requirement is for a proof of concept project which will build on the work of Cyber Futures. Key activities include building tools and frameworks to assess and assure AI systems effectively. These tools will evaluate AI systems against key values such as fairness, safety, and resilience, ensuring they meet ethical standards and perform reliably under real-world conditions. The project will demonstrate and apply AI testing techniques, such as stress testing and scenario analysis, to identify potential weaknesses and ensure robustness.

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