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Autonomous Site Perimeter Patrolling using Quadrupeds

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is procuring a service to design, configure, deploy and demonstrate a proof-of-concept autonomous perimeter-patrolling system. The project will use Spot, the quadruped robot from Boston Dynamics, to investigate whether robotic autonomy can improve situational awareness and reduce routine personnel patrols. The work is intended to support protection and monitoring of UKAEA sites, including critical infrastructure assets. It covers industrial robotics, programming, software testing and software configuration. The appointed contractor may use commercial off-the-shelf components where these support delivery. The work is associated with UKAEA’s RAICo programme and is to be delivered for the authority’s site operations, including at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire.

The procurement reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were due by 17 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period was set from 29 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement is for services and is presented as a single procurement rather than a lot-based opportunity. Evaluation is centred on the proposed proof-of-concept solution and its ability to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of autonomous perimeter patrolling for UKAEA’s operational needs. The procurement was intended to appoint one contractor to carry out the design, configuration, deployment and demonstration work. The published information does not state a contract value or a separate enquiry deadline.

This opportunity suits robotics, autonomous systems and software specialists able to turn an existing quadruped platform into a practical perimeter-patrolling demonstrator. Relevant capability includes configuring and programming robotic systems, integrating commercial off-the-shelf hardware or software, testing autonomy, deploying equipment in an operational site environment and demonstrating measurable improvements in situational awareness. Suppliers should be able to work with critical infrastructure protection requirements and translate a proof-of-concept into evidence about feasibility and effectiveness. Experience of industrial robots, autonomous navigation, remote monitoring, security operations or field robotics would be useful. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it accessible to smaller specialist providers as well as established robotics integrators.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Site Perimeter Patrolling using Quadrupeds

Notice Description

UKAEA, under the RAICo Programme, wishes to investigate the operational benefits of autonomous robotic perimeter patrolling to improve situational awareness and reduce the need for routine personnel patrolling. The requirements relate to deployment and demonstration of a Proof of Concept for Autonomous Perimeter Patrolling using Spot from Boston Dynamics. The objective is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of robotic autonomy in supporting the protection and monitoring of UKAEA's site, including critical infrastructure assets. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Contractor to design, configure, deploy and demonstrate a proof-of-concept solution. The appointed Contractor may utilise commercial off-the-shelf components to support the delivery of this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4be89c95-5ead-4c7c-a55f-81732a20fef4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f612012e-d6c5-40b8-8986-f9861e57276b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

72243000 - Programming services

72254000 - Software testing

72265000 - Software configuration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

United Kingdom 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
Postcode Area
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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