---
title: "Data annotation and object detection algorithm training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059896"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-11"
---

# Data annotation and object detection algorithm training

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059896

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Data Annotation and Object Detection Algorithm Training". The initiative belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on custom software development and software programming consultancy. The planning involves a market engagement stage due for completion on 26th September 2025, with future procurement notices expected by 1st October 2025. The project, identified under tender ID T/CAB089/25, will commence on 3rd November 2025 and is projected to end on 31st March 2026. A budget of £150,000 gross has been allocated for this procurement, which will be executed under the legal framework of the UK's 2023/54 legislation. 

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those experienced in data annotation and object detection models. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promising to leverage their capabilities in software programming and consultancy services. Companies that can overcome challenging visual conditions in data processing and deliver tailored software solutions are likely well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. The engagement phase allows interested businesses to showcase their capabilities, providing a platform for fostering long-term partnerships with a central government public authority.

## Notice

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is to identify available capabilities within the supply chain for the data annotation and object detection model training under challenging visual conditions.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98004&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055802-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055802-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055802-2025
  11th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98004&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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