Tender

Workshop and Report on Definition of Challenges Across Nuclear Sites in UAV Deployment

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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21 Aug 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, is currently at the tender stage of its procurement process for a project titled "Workshop and Report on Definition of Challenges Across Nuclear Sites in UAV Deployment." This contract falls within the services category, with an emphasis on surveying and consulting services in the nuclear sector, specifically involving the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging broad participation. Key dates include the tender period closing on 9th September 2025, followed by a contract period from 10th September to 11th September 2025. This project spans delivery across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in surveying, ordnance and aerial services, as well as research consultancy. The UK Atomic Energy Authority’s involvement signifies the importance and scale of the engagement, potentially leading to further collaborations in the nuclear and UAV deployment sectors. Companies with expertise in management and business consultancy, particularly those with insights into technological challenges in complex environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Although not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or consortiums might find growth potential by addressing the operational challenges faced across nuclear sites.

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Notice Title

Workshop and Report on Definition of Challenges Across Nuclear Sites in UAV Deployment

Notice Description

Workshop and Report on Definition of Challenges Across Nuclear Sites in UAV Deployment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aca81ad-301d-4751-aa8b-0bec06c65b02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

71355000 - Surveying services

71355200 - Ordnance surveying

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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