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title: "PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478a8

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), based in Cumbria, UK, led a procurement process for the provision of Autonomous Waste Sorting and Segregation (Auto SAS) services. This initiative, classified under the design and execution of research and development services, aimed to push the boundaries of robotic systems for nuclear waste handling. The tender, part of an innovation partnership with a selective procurement method, was completed with two contracts awarded to ARCTEC JV (AtkinsRéalis UK Limited and Createc Ltd.), valued at a total of £4,997,500 GBP. The procurement covered the UK region and marked key progression stages with its tender and contract phases formally concluded by 1 May 2025. The Auto-SAS project comprises two phases: off-site platform development and on-site deployment, with a total maximum budget of £9,500,000 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth within the robotics and automation industry, particularly for firms specialising in industrial robotics and specialty design services. The focus on autonomous operations within the nuclear decommissioning sector highlights the need for businesses capable of innovative and complex system integration. Companies with strong technical expertise, capable of undertaking off-site development and on-site deployment of robotic systems, would find this tender highly relevant. Additionally, organisations looking to establish or expand their presence in sustainable and safe nuclear waste management can benefit from participating in such pioneering projects, which align with the industry's long-term goals of efficiency and safety in hazardous environments.

## Notice

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF AUTONOMOUS WASTE SORTING AND SEGREGATION Auto SAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020434-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | £9,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,997,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCTEC JV (ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED AND CREATEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020434-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020432-2025
- 1 Jul 2024 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019910-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority

## Provenance

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