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SPOT Arm Haptic Controller Hardware

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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01 Sep 2025 at 16:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the UK Atomic Energy Authority as the buying organisation for the project titled "SPOT Arm Haptic Controller Hardware." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Controller unit" and additional related categories such as "Hardware," "Command and control system," and others. The procurement location covers various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage as of 1st September 2025, with the award made on 22nd August 2025. The contract period is set from 3rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an "open" procedure, with the tender process concluding on 1st August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies involved in designing and manufacturing haptic control systems and related hardware technology. Although the scope for SMEs and VCSEs is limited, larger corporations or those with expertise in industrial robotics and computer control systems would find this contract especially beneficial. The successful contractor, Createc Ltd, exemplifies the kind of business that can compete effectively in such procurements, offering a model for similar large-scale enterprises interested in expanding their involvement in advanced technological supplies within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPOT Arm Haptic Controller Hardware

Notice Description

The Contractor's scope shall include the design, manufacture, delivery, and functional demonstration (including all required testing, verification, and documentation) for two (2) off SPOT Arm Haptic Control System hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b392cb-6e75-4e00-904d-06d23289064c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebb58ab-f1e4-4719-bcd0-88ae65cb238f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

42961000 - Command and control system

42967000 - Controller unit

42997300 - Industrial robots

44316400 - Hardware

48151000 - Computer control system

48984000 - Graphical user interface (GUI) tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,149 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.broadwith@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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

CREATEC

Further Information

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