Award

Upgrade of SPOT Robots to latest specification

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

31 Jan 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the Purchase of SPOT Robot Upgrades, with the title "Upgrade of SPOT Robots to latest specification". The procurement was in the category of goods, with a focus on Industrial robots (CPV code: 42997300), and the location is Culham, UK. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, in line with the GPA. The award was granted to Createc Ltd, the sole UK distributor of the SPOT Robots, on 31st January 2023.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specializing in industrial robotics to collaborate with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. As the contract involves upgrading specific SPOT Robots to latest specifications, businesses with expertise in this niche area, particularly those with experience in advanced robotics technologies, would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, Createc Ltd, not only benefits from this contract but also enhances their reputation as a reliable supplier of robotic solutions in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of SPOT Robots to latest specification

Notice Description

Upgrade of SPOT Robots to latest specification

Procurement Information

This contract is for the upgrade of two SPOT Robots manufactured by Boston Dynamics, they cannot be upgraded by any other organisation.. Createc Ltd are the sole UK distributor of these devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002957-2023
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
SME

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
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 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

CREATEC

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