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title: "Feasibility of automated sample collection using a quadruped robot"
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# Feasibility of automated sample collection using a quadruped robot

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf89e356-5a78-4195-bb9d-d82f8f08f993

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## Summary

The public procurement contract awarded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority involves the 'Feasibility of automated sample collection using a quadruped robot' project. This initiative explores the collaboration between RAICo's robotic platform, Spot, and specialised sample collection tools for remote health physics tasks. Classified under 'Experimental Development Services', the procurement emphasises software and hardware development. The contract is in the 'Award' stage and commenced on 16th December 2025, with completion expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, aiming to innovate industrial robot applications across the UK and worldwide, supporting sectors like software programming, electronic supplies, and engineering design.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in software development, engineering design, and robotics applications, particularly those with expertise in health physics and hazardous environment management. Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, the successful supplier, exemplifies the potential for large-scale businesses to secure government contracts through innovative solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable participants, encouraging a diverse range of entities to contribute digital and technical advancements in autonomous navigation and robotic arm evaluation. The project is a notable opportunity for businesses focusing on niche technological advancements and those seeking to expand their service offerings globally.

## 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/07514535-8514-4637-b35a-833cd61d6143 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,602 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY |

## 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

- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07514535-8514-4637-b35a-833cd61d6143

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07514535-8514-4637-b35a-833cd61d6143
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract 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

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