Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-kuma6s-162003
- Published by:
- Development Bank of Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA0555
- Publication date:
- 24 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Contract Award Notice
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- No
Abstract
DBW has undertaken preliminary exploratory work to create prototype AI‑enabled workflows for two high‑priority use cases:
Sanction Paper Production
Legal Work Processing
This initial discovery and prototyping took place during the previous year and established a foundation for further development. To move from prototype to a fully operational, safe, and repeatable AI‑augmented workflow, specialist technical support is required.
The provider being considered for direct award has already undertaken the initial prototyping work. They therefore hold unique understanding of DBW’s operational context, data structures, previous iterations, and risk‑control expectations.
Re‑running a competitive process would introduce unnecessary delay, duplication of effort, increased cost, and operational risk, given the requirement to build directly on the previous prototyping phase.
Full notice text
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL
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1 Authority Details
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1.1
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Authority Name and Address
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Development Bank of Wales |
Procurement, Development Bank of Wales plc, Unit J, Yale Business Village, Ellis Way, |
Wrexham |
LL13 7Y |
UK |
Leanne Millard |
+44 2920801715 |
leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales |
+44 2920338101 |
| http://www.developmentbank.wales |
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2 Contract Details
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2.1
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Title
AI consultant
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2.2
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Description of the contract
DBW has undertaken preliminary exploratory work to create prototype AI‑enabled workflows for two high‑priority use cases:
Sanction Paper Production
Legal Work Processing
This initial discovery and prototyping took place during the previous year and established a foundation for further development. To move from prototype to a fully operational, safe, and repeatable AI‑augmented workflow, specialist technical support is required.
The provider being considered for direct award has already undertaken the initial prototyping work. They therefore hold unique understanding of DBW’s operational context, data structures, previous iterations, and risk‑control expectations.
Re‑running a competitive process would introduce unnecessary delay, duplication of effort, increased cost, and operational risk, given the requirement to build directly on the previous prototyping phase.
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2.3
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Notice Coding and Classification
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80000000 |
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Education and training services |
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100 |
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UK - All |
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1000 |
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WALES |
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1010 |
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West Wales and The Valleys |
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1011 |
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Isle of Anglesey |
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1012 |
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Gwynedd |
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1013 |
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Conwy and Denbighshire |
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1014 |
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South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion) |
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1015 |
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Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf) |
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1016 |
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Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly) |
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1017 |
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Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |
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1018 |
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Swansea |
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1020 |
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East Wales |
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1021 |
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Monmouthshire and Newport |
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1022 |
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Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
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1023 |
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Flintshire and Wrexham |
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1024 |
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Powys |
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2.4
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Estimated Total Value |
3 Procedure
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3.1
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Type of ProcedureSingle stage |
4 Award of Contract
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4.1
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Successful Bidders
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4.1.1
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Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider
Visvira Limited |
Nazareth Chapel, Parc Gitto, |
Llanelli |
SA149LA |
UK |
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| http://www.visvira.ai |
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5 Other Information
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5.1
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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority
DBW00202.00
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5.2
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Date of Contract Award 24-02-2026 |
5.3
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Number of tenders received
1
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5.4
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Other Information
A competitive process is not appropriate for the following reasons:
Continuity: The proposed supplier developed the original prototypes and is uniquely positioned to build on them without re‑work.
Specialised knowledge: Their prior involvement provides unparalleled insight into DBW’s data, workflows, controls, and existing technical design.
Efficiency: A new supplier would require substantial familiarisation, extending the timeline and duplicating work already funded.
Risk mitigation: Switching suppliers at this stage introduces delivery, integration, and governance risks during a period when consistency and safe deployment are paramount.
Time sensitivity: The must‑win workflows are critical path items with strategic importance; delays would negatively impact planned delivery milestones.
In line with PCR 2023, this qualifies as a circumstance where only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement within the necessary technical constraints and timeframe.
(WA Ref:162003)
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5.5
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Additional DocumentationN/a |
5.6
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Publication date of this notice: 24-02-2026 |
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1017 |
Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |
| 1022 |
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| 1015 |
Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf) |
| 1013 |
Conwy and Denbighshire |
| 1020 |
East Wales |
| 1023 |
Flintshire and Wrexham |
| 1016 |
Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly) |
| 1012 |
Gwynedd |
| 1011 |
Isle of Anglesey |
| 1021 |
Monmouthshire and Newport |
| 1024 |
Powys |
| 1014 |
South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion) |
| 1018 |
Swansea |
| 100 |
UK - All |
| 1000 |
WALES |
| 1010 |
West Wales and The Valleys |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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Further information
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Date
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