Tender

Robotic Equipment for Remote Sample Handling

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

01 Jul 2022 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Robotic Equipment for Remote Sample Handling. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically industrial robots, and is located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The tender period is set to close on 22nd July 2022, and the total contract value is estimated at £60,000, with a minimum bid amount of £10,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for any interested party to submit a proposal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotic technology and automation, particularly those capable of providing installation and maintenance guidance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to foster collaboration with UKAEA by delivering advanced training for operational staff along with the equipment. Companies with expertise in robotics and support services will find this initiative especially aligned with their offerings.

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Notice Title

Robotic Equipment for Remote Sample Handling

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to issue a contract for the supply of robotic test sample handling equipment for use in Research rooms at its Materials Research Facility (MRF) at its Culham site in Oxfordshire. This would include: * Supplying a robotic arm with control hardware and applicable software. * Supplying accessories and auxiliary equipment necessary for the application * Working closely with UKAEA to provide appropriate installation & maintenance guidance and advanced staff training on using the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796e3db1-1bbf-41cf-9393-33796dc84dbd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2022 - 24 Jul 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jim McGough
Contact Email
jim.mcgough@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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