Tender

THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF A SPATIAL SNAKE ROBOT

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Jan 2018 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the manufacture and supply of a Spatial Snake Robot as part of its initiative to enhance remote handling technology. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as remote-control equipment, lifting and handling equipment, and industrial robots. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions accepted until 7th February 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 14th February 2018 and run until 31st March 2018, with delivery expected at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the robotics and remote handling sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in manufacturing and integrating robotic solutions. Companies capable of developing advanced robotic systems that can interface with existing control technologies will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to growth in contracts related to advanced technological projects and innovations in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF A SPATIAL SNAKE ROBOT

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is a Non-Departmental Public Body carrying out research into the potential of nuclear fusion as a future source of energy and manages the UK & European Fusion Programme through its research arm Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) in Oxfordshire. RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments) is one of UKAEA's recent investments in Remote Handling technology at their site in Culham. Along with the creation of RACE, UKAEA has invested in a new building in which was opened in June 2016. This new facility is enabling RACE to take on more outside contracts, applying the knowledge of its engineers to Remote Handling challenges in various fields. As part of its ongoing development activities RACE is expanding its toolbox of robotic devices to widen and strengthen its capabilities in Robotics and Remote Handling. One of the key pieces of equipment required for the RACE toolbox is a Snake Manipulator. RACE requires a Snake Manipulator that can be integrated (Fig. 1) into a high-level control system of RACE's own design called CorteX, in order to control a multitude of different systems. Tenderers should be aware that the UK Atomic Energy Authority will not proceed with awarding contract unless the tenderer meets the full scope of the requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0952961d-5977-42fc-9027-d039bc0723ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97952f0-edd2-4647-bc5f-b158312feca0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
ABINGDON
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

Further Information

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