--- title: "Feasibility of automated sample collection using a quadruped robot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2025-11-19" --- # Feasibility of automated sample collection using a quadruped robot Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51bb1204-7820-4f15-a232-e38e74288436.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for the "Feasibility of Automated Sample Collection Using a Quadruped Robot" project, classified under experimental development services. The primary objective is to assess the quadruped robot, Spot, for health physics sample collection in hazardous environments. The tender focuses on software development and hardware evaluation, with opportunities for supplementary hardware contributions. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure, allowing widespread competition. Prospective contractors have until 3rd December 2025 to submit their bids, with the contract running from 18th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project serves multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and other specified regions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming, industrial robotics, and engineering design services. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this project advantageous, as it seeks expertise in innovative software solutions and performance evaluation of robotic systems. Companies capable of delivering value-adding hardware or consultancy in electromechanical supplies will also find this tender aligns with their capabilities. Participation could foster development in automated robotics and remote operations, contributing to enhanced safety in challenging environments. ## Notice The RAICo programme are investigating the potential of using a quadruped robot (Spot) as a robotic platform for remote health physics sample collection through swabbing, thus reducing health physics technicians' exposure to hazardous environments. To achieve this, RAICo have manufactured specialist sample collection tools designed to interface with Spot's robotic arm and mounting rails. The Contractor's scope shall include the requirements capture, design, manufacture, delivery, and functional demonstration (including all required testing, verification, and documentation) for the evaluation of Spot's autonomous navigation and automatic robotic arm motion performance. The focus will be on software development and the hardware used for evaluating the arm's overall performance but any supplementary hardware will be considered if it provides value to the final solution ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2611f2ed-01e3-4348-8344-fe7f6e59672b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 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 ### Codes - 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73120000 - Experimental development services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2611f2ed-01e3-4348-8344-fe7f6e59672b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2611f2ed-01e3-4348-8344-fe7f6e59672b 19th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100101&B=UKAEA Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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