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Remote Teleoperation Robotic Systems & End Effector Tooling

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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03 Sep 2026 at 11:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Atomic Energy Authority intends to procure services to identify and assess existing technology for picking and placing graphite blocks using a remotely operated robotic system with a specialised end-effector tool. The requirement combines industrial robotics, remote-control equipment, mechanical handling and special-purpose machinery with engineering design and research and development. It is relevant to suppliers developing or integrating robotic handling systems, remote teleoperation, end-effectors and related engineering solutions. The work is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom and supports the Authority’s assessment of technologies for handling graphite blocks remotely. The procurement is a single service requirement rather than separate lots, and is being pursued by a central government public authority.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Authority has stated an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. A preliminary market engagement exercise is scheduled, with participation expected by 2 October 2026. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 13 April 2027. The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT. The planned contract period runs from 3 September 2027 to 31 March 2028. There is one lot, currently in planning, and the buyer has indicated that the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No procurement method or evaluation weighting is stated at this stage.

The requirement is suited to businesses with proven capability in industrial robotics, remote teleoperation, robotic end-effectors and mechanical handling of heavy or specialised components. Strong candidates are likely to combine systems integration with engineering design, testing and research and development, and should be able to assess existing technologies rather than only supply standard equipment. Experience of remote operation in controlled, hazardous or technically demanding environments would be relevant to the stated application, particularly where precise pick-and-place performance is required. Specialist robotics manufacturers, engineering consultancies, technology developers, research-led firms and collaborative teams may all be well placed. The buyer has expressly identified the work as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, supporting preparation by smaller or mission-led suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Teleoperation Robotic Systems & End Effector Tooling

Notice Description

To identify and assess the suitability of existing technologies to pick and place graphite blocks via a remote teleoperation robotic system with an end effector tool.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108742&TID=100113800&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f10a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083367-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

71320000 - Engineering design services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 6-12 months
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
United Kingdom 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

Further Information

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