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26 Jun 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a public authority based in Oxfordshire, is currently overseeing a tender process for the procurement of a "UR3e Robot" and associated items under the Robotics and AI Collaboration initiative (RAICo). This falls under the industry category of industrial robots and will be conducted as an open competition with the procurement method detailed as below threshold. Key dates for this tender process include an enquiry period ending on 8 July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 15 July 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 23 July 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in industrial automation and robotics technology. Businesses with prior experience in supplying similar robotic systems are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on criteria such as social value, delivery schedule, and price, SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering room for business growth through innovative delivery solutions and competitive pricing. The potential contract value is £25,000, providing a lucrative opportunity for growth within the industrial robotics sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UR3e Robot

Notice Description

RAICo (Robotics and AI Collaboration) is seeking to purchase a UR3e robot running Polyscope 5 and associated items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bde7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060209-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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