---
title: "SPOT Robot - For data acquisition in challenging environment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03761c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-10-16"
---

# SPOT Robot - For data acquisition in challenging environment

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03761c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has conducted a procurement process titled "SPOT Robot - For data acquisition in challenging environment" in the goods category, specifically for industrial robots. The Authority is located in Culham, Abingdon, UKJ14. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender had the ID "JNCA/PJP094/22" and was awarded on September 15, 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying industrial robots, particularly those with expertise in providing Boston Dynamics SPOT robots and ancillary equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Atkins Ltd being the active supplier for the contract. Interested businesses should consider the requirements specified for the SPOT Enterprise robot and related equipment, as the contract is awarded based on a combination of functional fit and cost criteria.

## Notice

Additional purchase of Boston Dynamics SPOT robot to replace existng device

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Boston Dynamics SPOT Enterprise robot to replace an existing device. Includes the SPOT Arm and all ancillary equipment. This was required to operate in challenging environments

### Procurement Information

The specific requirement was for a Boston Dynamics SPOT Enterprise robot with an arm, along with all of the ancillary equipment. This device is normally only available through two specific suppliers in the UK. We sought quotes from both and have awarded to the lowest priced bidder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2022 at 23:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029100-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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