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Integrated Intelligent Safe Environment Feasibility Study

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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21 Jan 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED has recently awarded a contract titled "Integrated Intelligent Safe Environment Feasibility Study" to the University of Birmingham. This procurement, focusing on research and development related consultancy services in the industrial robots category, is being executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract commencing on 20th January 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The selected procurement method was a call-off from the UKNNL University Supply Chain Framework, indicating a selective procurement procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI-based systems, safety systems integration, and human-autonomous systems interaction. Companies with expertise in industrial robotics and research consultancy services would find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, provided they have the technical capabilities and experience required to deliver a comprehensive feasibility study that meets the defined objectives within the stipulated timeframe and budget of £100,000 GBP.

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Notice Title

Integrated Intelligent Safe Environment Feasibility Study

Notice Description

UKNNL requires consultancy support until the end of March 2025 to produce a feasibility study. This study will investigate the development of an AI-based system that allows safe, symbiotic interaction between humans and autonomous systems. Awarded via further competition under UKNNL UNIVERSITY SUPPLY CHAIN FRAMEWORK (NNLC321)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7f9a3-6fe3-440c-a88f-ee50dcdbd662
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
David Brown
Contact Email
david.brown@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
01900 397025

Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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