---
title: "Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform Framework - Prior Information Notice (PIN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052868"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform Framework - Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052868

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited has initiated a public procurement process with the release of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform Framework," currently in the planning stage. This procurement focuses on the industrial robotics sector, specifically involving lifting and handling equipment. The buying organisation, located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is classified as a public authority under the sub-central government category. Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st September 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend through 30th March 2031, should renewals be pursued.

This procurement provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability for such organisations. Companies specialising in the development and supply of industrial robots, cranes, and lifting and handling equipment would be particularly well-suited to participate. The project, valued at £7,000,000 with an allowance up to £8,400,000, offers substantial investment potential in advanced technology applications within the UK market.

## Notice

Quadruped Robotic Inspection Platform and Associated Equipment and Services Framework - Call for Information Prior Information Notice (PIN)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028276-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 16:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028276-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028276-2025
  28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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