Planning

Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform Framework - Prior Information Notice (PIN)

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited has initiated a public procurement process with the release of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform Framework," currently in the planning stage. This procurement focuses on the industrial robotics sector, specifically involving lifting and handling equipment. The buying organisation, located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is classified as a public authority under the sub-central government category. Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st September 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend through 30th March 2031, should renewals be pursued.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability for such organisations. Companies specialising in the development and supply of industrial robots, cranes, and lifting and handling equipment would be particularly well-suited to participate. The project, valued at £7,000,000 with an allowance up to £8,400,000, offers substantial investment potential in advanced technology applications within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform Framework - Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Notice Description

Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform and Associated Equipment and Services Framework - Call for Information Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028276-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Martin Ellicott
Contact Email
martin.x.ellicott@sellafeildsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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