---
title: "Supply of UR12e and Grippers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f865"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Supply of UR12e and Grippers

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f865

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the supply of UR12e robotic arms and grippers, under the title "Supply of UR12e and Grippers". This process was conducted under an open procedure, inviting suppliers to bid on the supply of industrial robots and miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. The tender was initiated with a closing date for submissions on 12 January 2026, and the award was finalised on 4 February 2026. The total contract value is £307,612.80, and it will support ARC research activities and the CROSS Project, with delivery to locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in manufacturing or supplying robotic equipment. The contract involves the supply of high-tech robotic solutions, making it ideal for firms specialising in industrial robotics or those with the capability to integrate complex robotic systems. With the focus on supporting prominent government-backed research projects, this contract offers businesses a chance to demonstrate their technical and integration expertise on a large scale, fostering potential long-term collaborations with public sector bodies. Additionally, the procurement's emphasis on both price and social value criteria could benefit companies that can effectively balance competitive pricing with social responsibility initiatives.

## Notice

This specification defines the technical and integration requirements for the purchase of 7 Universal Robots UR10e robotic arms and associated accessories. The systems will support ARC research activities and the CROSS Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009749-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | £256,344 |
| Contracts value | £256,344 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RARUK AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009749-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003701-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 19:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084079-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009749-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003701-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084079-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101065&TID100106310&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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