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UKAEA RACE - Enhancements to Robot Planning Tools

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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27 Jun 2022 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is undertaking a procurement process for the project titled "UKAEA RACE - Enhancements to Robot Planning Tools." This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically focusing on IT services and custom software development. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract awarded to Atkins Ltd for a total value of £193,697.50. The contract period started on 28th April 2022 and will continue until 31st March 2023, with delivery addresses including various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with capabilities in innovative planning tools related to robotic technology. Companies that excel in proof-of-principle software solutions and system demonstrations would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in this domain. As the UKAEA continues to seek advancements in performance enhancement tools, there may be further possibilities for business growth and partnership in the research and development services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKAEA RACE - Enhancements to Robot Planning Tools

Notice Description

With rapidly advancing capability emerging from the field of robotic technology and systems engineering, UKAEA are seeking services to deliver innovation in order to enhance performance of planning tools in terms of accuracy, speed, and useability. It is expected that the supplier would work closely with the central team at UKAEA throughout delivery. The outputs of this work will be: * A software-based, proof-of-principle that captures the requirements stated above. * A system demonstration * Report summarising novel techniques * Report summarising performance enhancements beyond state of the art * A user manual.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a7aa3fa-3a46-40db-b226-b333cad8d350
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffca996-5cef-4fbf-8592-37dde601c1e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72230000 - Custom software development services

72262000 - Software development services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,697 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

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