Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a tender process titled "Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot" in the services sector. This procurement focuses on developing remote sample collection capabilities with the Boston Dynamics Spot robot for contamination assessment in hazardous environments, based out of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant date being the preliminary market engagement due by 17th July 2026. The procurement involves industrial robots and various engineering and consultancy services, with a contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 1st February 2027. The upcoming communication deadline is scheduled for 31st July 2026.

This tender provides a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial robotics, engineering consultancy, and software development. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovation in robotics and automation stand to gain, as the project seeks to enhance routine health monitoring without human intervention. Participation in this project could foster growth by allowing businesses to showcase advanced capabilities in mixed-autonomy systems and develop expertise in collaborating on high-stakes projects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot

Notice Description

RAICo (The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration) is looking to develop remote sample collection (swabbing) capabilities based around the Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped robot, its arm, and bespoke tooling which fits the arm gripper. The aim is to develop and trial a mature mixed-autonomy remote contamination assessment capability, enabling routine Health Physics monitoring in hazardous environments without human entry.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106610&TID=100111707&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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