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title: "UKAEA - RAICo - Laser Ablation Prototype Tool - Design & Supply"
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# UKAEA - RAICo - Laser Ablation Prototype Tool - Design & Supply

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a626de63-9edc-45bb-9a1b-1d89d221574b

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "UKAEA - RAICo - Laser Ablation Prototype Tool - Design & Supply". The project involves the delivery of an automated robot cell that integrates laser ablation technology with 3D geometry recognition and path planning technology. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on April 2, 2024, and a contract period starting on May 9, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024. The location for delivery includes various countries such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. The project falls under the "Lasers" classification within the goods category.

This awarded tender by UKAEA presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in industrial lasers, machine tools operated by laser, industrial process control equipment, industrial machinery, industrial robots, and decontamination equipment. Being a suitable opportunity for SMEs, interested businesses can explore collaboration possibilities with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. The contract value amounts to £249,801 GBP, with the Woodrow Scientific Ltd being the awarded supplier.

## Notice

This Project aims to deliver an automated robot cell that can demonstrate the use of laser ablation technology integrated with 3D geometry recognition and path planning technology to laser ablate / clean small parts of differing geometry. It follows on from the Prior Information Notice published on Find a Tender Service (2023/S 000-005370).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d6a9c0-3e73-4b75-854a-75a556c072ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,801 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODROW SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42924720 - Decontamination equipment
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2024 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d6a9c0-3e73-4b75-854a-75a556c072ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d6a9c0-3e73-4b75-854a-75a556c072ee
  10th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78808&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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