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PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Award

12 May 2025 at 11:25

Award

12 May 2025 at 11:24

Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), based in Cumbria, UK, led a procurement process for the provision of Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation (Auto SAS) services. This initiative, classified under the design and execution of research and development services, aimed to push the boundaries of robotic systems for nuclear waste handling. The tender, part of an innovation partnership with a selective procurement method, was completed with two contracts awarded to ARCTEC JV (AtkinsRéalis UK Limited and Createc Ltd.), valued at a total of £4,997,500 GBP. The procurement covered the UK region and marked key progression stages with its tender and contract phases formally concluded by 1 May 2025. The Auto-SAS project comprises two phases: off-site platform development and on-site deployment, with a total maximum budget of £9,500,000 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth within the robotics and automation industry, particularly for firms specialising in industrial robotics and specialty design services. The focus on autonomous operations within the nuclear decommissioning sector highlights the need for businesses capable of innovative and complex system integration. Companies with strong technical expertise, capable of undertaking off-site development and on-site deployment of robotic systems, would find this tender highly relevant. Additionally, organisations looking to establish or expand their presence in sustainable and safe nuclear waste management can benefit from participating in such pioneering projects, which align with the industry's long-term goals of efficiency and safety in hazardous environments.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Notice Description

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020434-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,997,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802875

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCTEC JV (ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED AND CREATEC

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