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PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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12 May 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS" was undertaken by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, located in Cumbria, UK. This process, classified under the "Specialty design services" industry category, encompassed various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and broader Europe. The award stage of the process was completed with the contract being awarded to ARCTEC JV, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis UK Limited and Createc Ltd. The contract, valued at £5,497,500, covers the period from 1st June 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method adopted was a selective innovation partnership, indicating an emphasis on developing innovative solutions above a certain threshold.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in design and development sectors, particularly those specialising in industrial robotics and innovative design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity fitting, as the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has expressed suitability for SMEs to participate. The contract not only allows participation in technological advancements in waste management but also encourages growth through collaboration in a high-stake project in a thriving sector. Businesses aiming to expand into autonomous systems and niche design services could greatly benefit from such an environment to enhance their expertise and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Notice Description

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17da9572-82d9-4ab2-9f60-10d69677235e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58232e1-0f0f-4ee5-977f-5b8af1cd2ec2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,997,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCTEC JV (ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED AND CREATEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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