AISI Chem/Bio LLM Evaluations
A Tender Notice
by DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Value
- £0-£950K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 13 Aug 2024
- Delivery
- To 08 Sep 2025 (est.)
- Deadline
- 13 Sep 2024 08:00
Concepts
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
Description
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (referred throughout these documents as “DSIT” or the “Department”) wishes to commission a project to develop the AI Safety Institute’s large language model evaluation suite in relation to dual use Chemistry and Biology. AISI is looking to fund research to help the team develop and conduct evaluations on advanced AI systems related to CB capabilities. This includes supporting the development of two main evaluation methodologies as set out below. Please note, all biological evaluation research conducted by AISI will be based on peaceful applications of biology.
Total Quantity or Scope
An excerpt of the deliverables that the Supplier shall provide are: Supporting automated grader calibration, Human Uplift Study support and Compliance evaluations. Full details can be found in the Jaggaer Platform.
Renewal Options
This Contract may be extended by 6 months with both Buyer and Supplier approval
CPV Codes
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Indicators
- Variant bids may be considered.
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
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Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-048a68
- FTS 025623-2024