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Non-Planar Surface Characterisation and Swabbing Using the Spot Robot

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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08 Oct 2026 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is buying the design, development, functional demonstration and delivery of software for its Spot robot to characterise non-planar surfaces and carry out swabbing. The work includes the testing and verification needed to demonstrate the software, as well as its documentation. This is a software development and experimental testing service, rather than a supply of the robot itself. The stated delivery scope covers the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other locations worldwide. The requirement may suit software developers with robotics or autonomous systems expertise, alongside organisations able to test and demonstrate software operating on uneven or curved surfaces.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The submission deadline set was 29 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The stated contract period runs from 30 October to 31 October 2026. The tender gives no estimated contract value. No lots are identified, so the requirement is presented as one software development package covering design, development, demonstration, testing, verification, delivery and documentation. The tender states that the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No evaluation criteria or enquiry deadline are stated in the procurement details provided.

This requirement is relevant to suppliers able to develop and validate software for robotic surface inspection and sampling. Strong candidates are likely to combine software engineering with practical knowledge of robot control, sensing and characterisation of non-planar surfaces, and the design of swabbing functions. The scope calls for more than coding: suppliers must be able to demonstrate the software’s functionality and deliver the associated testing, verification and documentation. Businesses with experience integrating software with the Spot robot, or with comparable mobile robotic platforms, may be well placed to address the technical challenge. The buyer indicates that SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises may participate, making this potentially accessible to specialist smaller firms as well as larger technology contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Planar Surface Characterisation and Swabbing Using the Spot Robot

Notice Description

The Contractor's scope shall include the design, development, functional demonstration, and delivery (including all required testing, verification, and documentation) of the Spot software suite for surface characterisation and swabbing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4da7d4e-9b80-4024-a556-7954dfead045
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56a2304-3495-4771-80c4-f6596cbabd45
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72262000 - Software development services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 30 days
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
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

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