---
title: "Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) Repurposing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05872a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) Repurposing

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05872a

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) Repurposing" within the services industry category. Situated in Oxfordshire, the UKAEA aims to explore opportunities for repurposing a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority owned asset at NRS Winfrith. The process is expected to begin in Autumn 2025, with the project concluding by 31st March 2025. An important upcoming date is the market engagement milestone scheduled for 29th August 2025. The procurement, valued at £200,000, focuses on decommissioning services and feasibility studies and is relevant to those in the whole of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability conditions outlined in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in decommissioning services, advisory services, and feasibility studies stand to benefit from participating. The contract period for the project runs from 7th November to 28th November 2025, creating a competitive yet rewarding window for capable firms to demonstrate their expertise and secure a foothold in the nuclear decommissioning sector.

## Notice

RAICo has access to a Mast Mounted Manipulator (MMM) system which is a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) owned asset, that has been designed and manufactured to support nuclear decommissioning activities at NRS Winfrith. The system consisting of three mast manipulators that RAICo is exploring for additional opportunities and potential system repurposing. The project to evaluate additional opportunities and the feasibility of repurposing through to the potential installation and commissioning of the system is expected to commence during Autumn 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2025.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97053&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048458-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048458-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048458-2025
  13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97053&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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