Planning

Technologies for Autonomous Identification and Removal of Random Items

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Technologies for Autonomous Identification and Removal of Random Items." This project falls under the services category, with specific emphasis on remote-control equipment and industrial process control equipment. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Oxfordshire, this procurement process is crucial for the authority's operations in managing and controlling low-level nuclear waste. The procurement process initiation occurred on 15th July 2025, with a scheduled market engagement due by 28th July 2025. The planning status indicates a future notice expected by 2nd March 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in remote-control and autonomous technology solutions, particularly those that cater to remote access software development and industrial process control. The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative solutions for the technologies required. With a substantial gross value of £1,000,000, businesses focused on technological advancement and nuclear waste transportation can potentially benefit significantly from engaging in this procurement process. This opportunity could serve as an excellent growth avenue for companies looking to expand their footprint within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Technologies for Autonomous Identification and Removal of Random Items

Notice Description

The scope is for remote technologies that can autonomously identify and remove a specific item from a selection of other items.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96068&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040140-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

48514000 - Remote access software package

72212514 - Remote access software development services

90521410 - Transportation of low level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.mckernan@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142293734

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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
Not specified

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

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