Welcome to the National Digital Twin Programme

The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) is managed by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on behalf of the Government. As the official national programme in this field, the NDTP holds a unique and authoritative position in the advancement of digital twinning capabilities across the United Kingdom.

The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) represents a critical endeavour in the advancement of digital twinning capabilities across the United Kingdom
Professor Dame Angela McLean

Professor Dame Angela McLean

DBE, FRS

About this website

This website serves as an extended platform for the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP), providing in-depth information and content about our work. While the NDTP page on gov.uk remains the primary source for high-level government policy and programme updates, this platform offers a broader range of resources, including technical insights, project details, and engagement opportunities.

Here, you will find:

  • Insights into our team and programme activities
  • Detailed information on our integration architecture and demonstrator projects
  • Technology resources and methodologies shaping our work
  • Access to articles, papers, frameworks and playbooks as they become available
  • Updates on conferences, events, and ways to engage with the programme
  • Programme news
  • FAQs and direct contact details for those looking to connect

For high-level policy and strategic direction on the NDTP, you can also visit the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) website.

NDTP Mission

Our mission revolves around:

  1. 1

    Facilitating the collection, management, and sharing of interoperable data and information in a way that provides the appropriate level of trust, security and resilience.
  2. 2

    Providing capabilities for visualisation and analysis of data and information to meet different user needs and support better decision-making.
  3. 3

    Enabling digital twins to be developed and used in a way that is safe, secure, trustworthy, interoperable, adaptable, sustainable and ethical.
  4. 4

    Promoting access to digital twinning technology and processes for organisations of all sizes, from all sectors.
  5. 5

    Supporting the development of skills and a culture that will support adoption of digital twin technologies and processes.

Our team

The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) is delivered through a collaborative model, bringing together specialist suppliers, subject matter experts, industry partners, and academic institutions to develop the technical frameworks, standards, and infrastructure needed to enable a National Digital Twin. The programme also engages with a wide range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors who are actively involved in the NDTP’s demonstrator work, testing the outputs in real-world situations. This approach ensures that the programme benefits from cutting-edge expertise, innovation, and sector-specific knowledge and experience, while fostering broad engagement across the ecosystem.

The programme is managed from within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), ensuring strategic oversight and alignment with government priorities.

For more information or to explore collaboration opportunities, please contact:

Alexandra Luck

Programme Director
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Alex Atudosie

Programme Manager
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FAQs

How does the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) align with the UK Government’s Missions?

The NDTP aligns with and contributes to several key government missions:

Kickstarting Economic Growth – By ensuring organisations can adopt and adapt shared interoperable digital solutions, the NDTP helps reduce duplication, accelerates innovation, and fosters investment. Its open-source products provide a national-scale foundation for data-driven transformation, supporting wider government efforts to advance digital and AI-driven innovation.

Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower – The NDTP is a key enabler of efforts to create an interconnected ecosystem of digital twins across the energy sector. By supporting secure, interoperable data-sharing, the NDTP helps optimise grid management, enhance forecasting, and accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero energy.

Strong Foundations – National Security – The programme is actively supporting defence and national security initiatives by providing trusted, interoperable digital infrastructure for secure information sharing and operational efficiency. Additionally, the NDTP works closely with government security advisers to embed resilience and trust into digital twin adoption, ensuring that data-sharing frameworks align with national security priorities.

Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity – Through initiatives focused on practical implementation of digital skills in information management, analysis and presentation, the NDTP is helping to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools needed for a data-driven future. By making reusable tools and frameworks available to schools and institutions, the programme supports the development of a digitally skilled workforce, ensuring that the benefits of digital transformation are widely accessible.

By aligning with these core government missions, the NDTP ensures that digital twins are developed and deployed in a way that delivers tangible, long-term benefits to business, government, and society.

How does the NDTP plan to deliver benefits to business, society, government, and the environment?

The NDTP takes a two-pronged approach to delivering value:

Demonstrators aligned to national priorities and government Missions

  • These projects are designed to showcase real-world applications of digital twins in addressing key challenges, such as climate change, national resilience, and digital transformation.
  • Benefits are tracked using valuation methods and standards aligned with The Green Book to ensure measurable impact.

Establishing the ‘rules of the road’

  • The NDTP is developing standards, frameworks, guidance and tools that ensure digital twins are:
    • Safe and secure
    • Trusted, ethical, and sustainable
    • Interoperable and adaptable
  • These efforts support the effective, scalable, and appropriate use of digital twins across sectors, ensuring maximum long-term benefits.
How can developers access and test NDTP’s technical resources?

Developers interested in exploring the technical resources, open-source tools, and frameworks developed by the NDTP can find everything they need in the For Developers section of our website. This includes:

  • Documentation, APIs, and technical guides to help with implementation
  • Instructions on how to contribute to open-source projects
  • Guidance on setting up and testing NDTP-developed assets

To get started, visit the For Developers section, where you’ll find the latest resources and information on how to engage with the programme.

Does the NDTP purchase products or services directly from suppliers?

The NDTP does not procure products or services directly from suppliers. Instead, we engage with suppliers through established government procurement frameworks to ensure fair, transparent, and competitive access to opportunities.

Currently, we use the Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for procurement, which allows us to access innovative digital and data-driven solutions. Suppliers interested in working with the programme are encouraged to:

  • Register on the Spark DPS framework, ensuring they are eligible to be considered for relevant opportunities
  • Monitor procurement notices, as new opportunities may align with their products or services

For more information on how to register and participate in the framework, please visit the Crown Commercial Service website.