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MRF Receipting Cell Robot

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority based in Oxfordshire has completed the procurement process for an "MRF Receipting Cell Robot," classified under industrial robots. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the award made to RARUK Automation, a large supplier. This tender falls under the goods category and involves multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions. The contract period is scheduled from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award notice published on 12th November 2025. The process reached the award stage with the final award amounting to GBP 47,110.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial robotics and related mechanical and electrical installation services. Companies capable of providing high-performance, custom-integrated robotic solutions would find this type of contract highly beneficial for business growth. Although the contract was not specifically tailored to SMEs or third sector organisations, larger enterprises with expertise in state-of-the-art machinery and control technologies are particularly well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Engaging with government contracts of this nature can enhance credentials and market presence in the industrial robotics sector.

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Notice Title

MRF Receipting Cell Robot

Notice Description

Industrial Robot with High-Bandwidth Control Interface for Custom Client Integration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26f1c005-a16c-4858-bb6a-fbff4ee16c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0593902-3a70-4f68-96d8-fb07f816cf5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.broadwith@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142293734

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RARUK AUTOMATION

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