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RAICo Phase 2

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:52

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:47

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23 May 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), located in Cumbria, launched the procurement process for the "RAICo Phase 2", focusing on robotics and artificial intelligence research and development. Classified under central government public authority, this process was initiated as a direct award due to similarities with Phase 1, leveraging legal provisions for exempted contracts. The procurement process, complete as of 2026, involved the NDA as the contracting authority and was valued at £7.5 million, running from April 2025 to March 2029. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) acted as the supplier for this award in the field of research and development services, with a total gross contract amount of £9 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large enterprises involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in robotics and artificial intelligence. Given the direct award nature of the process, businesses with pre-existing relationships or prior involvement in similar projects would likely be well-suited to such opportunities. The RAICo Phase 2 could foster business growth by establishing long-term collaborations in technological advancements and innovation within the decommissioning sector. Furthermore, businesses that can develop industry-specific solutions or provide highly specialised consultancy services will find this a promising avenue to enhance their market presence and expertise.

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Notice Title

RAICo Phase 2

Notice Description

RAICo (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration) - Phase 2. R&D on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

Procurement Information

Given RAICo Phase 2 is very similar to Phase 1, it is believed this will be an Exempted Contract under PA23 (Schedule 2 - Part 1 - Para 3 - Horizontal Arrangement). An alternative could be Schedule 2 - Part 2 - Para 22 - R&D.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

UKAEA

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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