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title: "THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF A SPATIAL SNAKE ROBOT"
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buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF A SPATIAL SNAKE ROBOT

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0952961d-5977-42fc-9027-d039bc0723ae

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking suppliers for the manufacture and supply of a Spatial Snake Robot as part of its initiative to enhance remote handling technology. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as remote-control equipment, lifting and handling equipment, and industrial robots. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions accepted until 7th February 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 14th February 2018 and run until 31st March 2018, with delivery expected at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the robotics and remote handling sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in manufacturing and integrating robotic solutions. Companies capable of developing advanced robotic systems that can interface with existing control technologies will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to growth in contracts related to advanced technological projects and innovations in similar sectors.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is a Non-Departmental Public Body carrying out research into the potential of nuclear fusion as a future source of energy and manages the UK & European Fusion Programme through its research arm Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) in Oxfordshire. RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments) is one of UKAEA's recent investments in Remote Handling technology at their site in Culham. Along with the creation of RACE, UKAEA has invested in a new building in which was opened in June 2016. This new facility is enabling RACE to take on more outside contracts, applying the knowledge of its engineers to Remote Handling challenges in various fields. As part of its ongoing development activities RACE is expanding its toolbox of robotic devices to widen and strengthen its capabilities in Robotics and Remote Handling. One of the key pieces of equipment required for the RACE toolbox is a Snake Manipulator. RACE requires a Snake Manipulator that can be integrated (Fig. 1) into a high-level control system of RACE's own design called CorteX, in order to control a multitude of different systems. Tenderers should be aware that the UK Atomic Energy Authority will not proceed with awarding contract unless the tenderer meets the full scope of the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97952f0-edd2-4647-bc5f-b158312feca0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97952f0-edd2-4647-bc5f-b158312feca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97952f0-edd2-4647-bc5f-b158312feca0
  9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5ac0682-e4e7-44e8-981b-ae8f316e4892
  SPATIAL SNAKE ROBOT CONTRACT FINDER NOTICE

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