---
title: "Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b8f1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8f1

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a tender process titled "Detection and swabbing of complex surfaces using the Spot robot" in the services sector. This procurement focuses on developing remote sample collection capabilities with the Boston Dynamics Spot robot for contamination assessment in hazardous environments, based out of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant date being the preliminary market engagement due by 17th July 2026. The procurement involves industrial robots and various engineering and consultancy services, with a contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 1st February 2027. The upcoming communication deadline is scheduled for 31st July 2026.

This tender provides a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial robotics, engineering consultancy, and software development. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovation in robotics and automation stand to gain, as the project seeks to enhance routine health monitoring without human intervention. Participation in this project could foster growth by allowing businesses to showcase advanced capabilities in mixed-autonomy systems and develop expertise in collaborating on high-stakes projects within the public sector.

## Notice

RAICo (The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration) is looking to develop remote sample collection (swabbing) capabilities based around the Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped robot, its arm, and bespoke tooling which fits the arm gripper. The aim is to develop and trial a mature mixed-autonomy remote contamination assessment capability, enabling routine Health Physics monitoring in hazardous environments without human entry.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106610&TID=100111707&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057997-2026
  19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106610&TID=100111707&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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