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title: "PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17da9572-82d9-4ab2-9f60-10d69677235e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS" was undertaken by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, located in Cumbria, UK. This process, classified under the "Specialty design services" industry category, encompassed various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and broader Europe. The award stage of the process was completed with the contract being awarded to ARCTEC JV, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis UK Limited and Createc Ltd. The contract, valued at £5,497,500, covers the period from 1st June 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method adopted was a selective innovation partnership, indicating an emphasis on developing innovative solutions above a certain threshold.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in design and development sectors, particularly those specialising in industrial robotics and innovative design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity fitting, as the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has expressed suitability for SMEs to participate. The contract not only allows participation in technological advancements in waste management but also encourages growth through collaboration in a high-stake project in a thriving sector. Businesses aiming to expand into autonomous systems and niche design services could greatly benefit from such an environment to enhance their expertise and market reach.

## Notice

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58232e1-0f0f-4ee5-977f-5b8af1cd2ec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,997,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCTEC JV (ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED AND CREATEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58232e1-0f0f-4ee5-977f-5b8af1cd2ec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58232e1-0f0f-4ee5-977f-5b8af1cd2ec2
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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