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Supply of UR12e and Grippers

UK Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 09:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Jan 2026 at 09:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 19:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the supply of UR12e robotic arms and grippers, under the title "Supply of UR12e and Grippers". This process was conducted under an open procedure, inviting suppliers to bid on the supply of industrial robots and miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. The tender was initiated with a closing date for submissions on 12 January 2026, and the award was finalised on 4 February 2026. The total contract value is £307,612.80, and it will support ARC research activities and the CROSS Project, with delivery to locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in manufacturing or supplying robotic equipment. The contract involves the supply of high-tech robotic solutions, making it ideal for firms specialising in industrial robotics or those with the capability to integrate complex robotic systems. With the focus on supporting prominent government-backed research projects, this contract offers businesses a chance to demonstrate their technical and integration expertise on a large scale, fostering potential long-term collaborations with public sector bodies. Additionally, the procurement's emphasis on both price and social value criteria could benefit companies that can effectively balance competitive pricing with social responsibility initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of UR12e and Grippers

Notice Description

This specification defines the technical and integration requirements for the purchase of 7 Universal Robots UR10e robotic arms and associated accessories. The systems will support ARC research activities and the CROSS Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f865
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£256,344 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£256,344 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RARUK Automation Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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