Planning

Data annotation and object detection algorithm training

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Data Annotation and Object Detection Algorithm Training". The initiative belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on custom software development and software programming consultancy. The planning involves a market engagement stage due for completion on 26th September 2025, with future procurement notices expected by 1st October 2025. The project, identified under tender ID T/CAB089/25, will commence on 3rd November 2025 and is projected to end on 31st March 2026. A budget of £150,000 gross has been allocated for this procurement, which will be executed under the legal framework of the UK's 2023/54 legislation.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those experienced in data annotation and object detection models. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promising to leverage their capabilities in software programming and consultancy services. Companies that can overcome challenging visual conditions in data processing and deliver tailored software solutions are likely well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. The engagement phase allows interested businesses to showcase their capabilities, providing a platform for fostering long-term partnerships with a central government public authority.

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Notice Title

Data annotation and object detection algorithm training

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is to identify available capabilities within the supply chain for the data annotation and object detection model training under challenging visual conditions.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98004&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055802-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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.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

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