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title: "UKAEA - RAICo - Laser Ablation Prototype Tool - Design & Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a7a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKAEA - RAICo - Laser Ablation Prototype Tool - Design & Supply

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a7a6

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the design and supply of a laser ablation prototype tool for cleaning small parts. The procurement was for industrial lasers classified under goods. The contract was valued at GBP 249,801 and was signed on 9th May 2024. The contracting authority is based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, and the delivery location is RAICo 1, Whitehaven. The procurement process has been completed.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with experience in robotic applications, machine design, 3D geometry recognition, path planning, laser ablation processes, and project planning. Suppliers with expertise in industrial lasers, industrial process control equipment, industrial machinery, decontamination equipment, and industrial robots are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Woodrow Scientific Limited.

## 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017920-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 25 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,801 |

## 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 | TLD11 West Cumbria |

## 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 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017920-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 11:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008343-2024
- 27 Feb 2024 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006249-2024
- 22 Feb 2023 at 19:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005370-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=60632&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78808&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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