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SPOT Robot - For data acquisition in challenging environment

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2022 at 23:07

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has conducted a procurement process titled "SPOT Robot - For data acquisition in challenging environment" in the goods category, specifically for industrial robots. The Authority is located in Culham, Abingdon, UKJ14. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender had the ID "JNCA/PJP094/22" and was awarded on September 15, 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying industrial robots, particularly those with expertise in providing Boston Dynamics SPOT robots and ancillary equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Atkins Ltd being the active supplier for the contract. Interested businesses should consider the requirements specified for the SPOT Enterprise robot and related equipment, as the contract is awarded based on a combination of functional fit and cost criteria.

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Notice Title

SPOT Robot - For data acquisition in challenging environment

Notice Description

Additional purchase of Boston Dynamics SPOT robot to replace existng device

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Boston Dynamics SPOT Enterprise robot to replace an existing device. Includes the SPOT Arm and all ancillary equipment. This was required to operate in challenging environments

Procurement Information

The specific requirement was for a Boston Dynamics SPOT Enterprise robot with an arm, along with all of the ancillary equipment. This device is normally only available through two specific suppliers in the UK. We sought quotes from both and have awarded to the lowest priced bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03761c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Phil Perkins
Contact Email
phil.perkins@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467147

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

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