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title: "11.38 - UKAEA - RAICo - Robotic Glovebox Process Cell -Design & Build"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fa12"
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# 11.38 - UKAEA - RAICo - Robotic Glovebox Process Cell -Design & Build

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa12

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) issued a tender titled "11.38 - UKAEA - RAICo - Robotic Glovebox Process Cell - Design & Build" in the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. This contract involves the creation of a robotic process cell, integrating UR10e Cobots into a glovebox for automated processing at UKAEA's Culham site, specifically the Materials Research Facility. The procurement followed an open procedure method and reached the award stage on the 25th of July, 2024. This open procedure facilitated fair competition and compliance with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). Key dates included a submission end date previously extended to the 26th of June, 2024, with the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those capable of delivering integrated engineering services and complex mechanical installations. Companies with expertise in robotic system design and manufacture, capable of ensuring the delivery of high-precision automated process capabilities, are well-suited for such contracts. Aquila Nuclear Engineering Limited, known for its large-scale operations, secured the contract, demonstrating the demand for skilled and experienced suppliers in this niche sector. By engaging with projects like these, businesses can expand their market reach and establish a robust reputation in advanced engineering solutions catering to the energy and research sectors.

## Notice

This requirement is for a robotic process cell integrating robot manipulators into a glovebox to provide an automated processing capability that is intended to be delivered and installed in UKAEA's Culham site, MRF (Materials Research Facility). The overarching scope of the work is to deliver a compliant and integrated robotic glovebox. Mainly, incorporating the assembly of a 12-port glovebox with a pair of UR10e Cobots, grippers and sensors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a robotic process cell integrating robot manipulators into a glovebox to provide an automated processing capability that is intended to be delivered and installed in UKAEA's Culham site, MRF (Materials Research Facility). The overarching scope of the work is to deliver a compliant and integrated robotic glovebox. Mainly, incorporating the assembly of a 12-port glovebox with a pair of UR10e Cobots, grippers and sensors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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 | AQUILA NUCLEAR ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 45223100 - Assembly of metal structures
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2024
- 10 Jun 2024 at 15:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017909-2024
- 22 May 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016218-2024
- 8 Mar 2024 at 12:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007502-2024
- 5 Sep 2023 at 11:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026184-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72569&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80508&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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