Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)
University of Bristol · awarded 22 January 2026 · delivered in South West
£11.6m
Award value
£11,584,291
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Supplier
Recorded as a large business
31 Dec 2030
Runs until
from 22 Dec 2025
Who
| Buyer | University of Bristol Bristol |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Dell Corporation Limited |
| Classification | Data storage services CPV 72317000 |
| Notice published | 8 January 2026 |
What it is for
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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