--- title: "PIN - Standardised Robotics Control Architecture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2020-08-03" --- # PIN - Standardised Robotics Control Architecture Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab606e36-be1f-42a7-ad6d-76a2e5e013cb.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "PIN - Standardised Robotics Control Architecture" is being conducted by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited. This initiative falls under the industrial robots category and is located in Seascale, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 31st August 2020. Interested parties can access an early engagement notice published on Contracts Finder on 3rd August 2020, which outlines the objectives of developing a standardised robotics control architecture for operational use across Sellafield's robots. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in robotics, industrial control software, and automation systems. Companies with expertise in research and development, as well as experience in designing and executing technical studies, would be well-suited to participate. The forthcoming Game Changers Challenge, which will detail technical requirements and includes an upcoming technology demonstration event, aims to engage a diverse range of organisations, encouraging those with relevant capabilities to apply by the end of August. ## Notice This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is currently considering the challenge of developing standardised robotics control architecture which in the future may be used to operate all of Sellafield's robots. Sellafield Ltd's technology study will be conducted through the Game Changers programme. The technical study will explore the technical feasibility and potential benefits offered by introducing standardised robotics control architecture across the Sellafield site. A range of robots of varying size, complexity and manufacture are used on the Sellafield site in a wide variety of applications. A technology study will be initiated through a Challenge Statement on Game Changers. The Challenge Statement will be published on the Game Changers website www.gamechangers.technology during August 2020. This document will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield's technical requirements. A webinar will also be held during August where Sellafield will further describe the challenge. Details of the webinar will be shared on the Game Changers website. Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website to take part in a technology demonstration event which will be held in October 2020 (date TBC). The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be end of August. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers Challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience to operate in the field of robotics to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on the upcoming Game Changers Challenge. In the event that Sellafield Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity for the implementation of standardised robotics control architecture, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. Additional information: Interested parties should visit the Game Changers website referenced in the main body of this PIN. You can also view the information relating to this PIN on the CTM portal (https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com) under Ref: 12431. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9eeca-8fd8-4270-9795-f1ab5856321b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED | | Locality | SEASCALE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA20 1PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Gosforth | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 48150000 - Industrial control software package - 48921000 - Automation system - 48985000 - Programming languages - 72212150 - Industrial control software development services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 3 Aug 2020 at 10:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9eeca-8fd8-4270-9795-f1ab5856321b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce9eeca-8fd8-4270-9795-f1ab5856321b 3rd August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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