Planning

PIN - Standardised Robotics Control Architecture

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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03 Aug 2020 at 10:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PIN - Standardised Robotics Control Architecture" is being conducted by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited. This initiative falls under the industrial robots category and is located in Seascale, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 31st August 2020. Interested parties can access an early engagement notice published on Contracts Finder on 3rd August 2020, which outlines the objectives of developing a standardised robotics control architecture for operational use across Sellafield's robots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in robotics, industrial control software, and automation systems. Companies with expertise in research and development, as well as experience in designing and executing technical studies, would be well-suited to participate. The forthcoming Game Changers Challenge, which will detail technical requirements and includes an upcoming technology demonstration event, aims to engage a diverse range of organisations, encouraging those with relevant capabilities to apply by the end of August.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Standardised Robotics Control Architecture

Notice Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is currently considering the challenge of developing standardised robotics control architecture which in the future may be used to operate all of Sellafield's robots. Sellafield Ltd's technology study will be conducted through the Game Changers programme. The technical study will explore the technical feasibility and potential benefits offered by introducing standardised robotics control architecture across the Sellafield site. A range of robots of varying size, complexity and manufacture are used on the Sellafield site in a wide variety of applications. A technology study will be initiated through a Challenge Statement on Game Changers. The Challenge Statement will be published on the Game Changers website www.gamechangers.technology during August 2020. This document will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield's technical requirements. A webinar will also be held during August where Sellafield will further describe the challenge. Details of the webinar will be shared on the Game Changers website. Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website to take part in a technology demonstration event which will be held in October 2020 (date TBC). The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be end of August. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers Challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience to operate in the field of robotics to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on the upcoming Game Changers Challenge. In the event that Sellafield Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity for the implementation of standardised robotics control architecture, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. Additional information: Interested parties should visit the Game Changers website referenced in the main body of this PIN. You can also view the information relating to this PIN on the CTM portal (https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com) under Ref: 12431.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9eeca-8fd8-4270-9795-f1ab5856321b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

42997300 - Industrial robots

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48921000 - Automation system

48985000 - Programming languages

72212150 - Industrial control software development services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Rabia Khan
Contact Email
rabia.khan@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
01925 939481

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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