Planning

Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) Repurposing

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) Repurposing" within the services industry category. Situated in Oxfordshire, the UKAEA aims to explore opportunities for repurposing a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority owned asset at NRS Winfrith. The process is expected to begin in Autumn 2025, with the project concluding by 31st March 2025. An important upcoming date is the market engagement milestone scheduled for 29th August 2025. The procurement, valued at £200,000, focuses on decommissioning services and feasibility studies and is relevant to those in the whole of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability conditions outlined in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in decommissioning services, advisory services, and feasibility studies stand to benefit from participating. The contract period for the project runs from 7th November to 28th November 2025, creating a competitive yet rewarding window for capable firms to demonstrate their expertise and secure a foothold in the nuclear decommissioning sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) Repurposing

Notice Description

RAICo has access to a Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) system which is a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) owned asset, that has been designed and manufactured to support nuclear decommissioning activities at NRS Winfrith. The system consisting of three mast manipulators that RAICo is exploring for additional opportunities and potential system repurposing. The project to evaluate additional opportunities and the feasibility of repurposing through to the potential installation and commissioning of the system is expected to commence during Autumn 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2025.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97053&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05872a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048458-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.broadwith@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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