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title: "Remote Teleoperation Robotic Systems & End Effector Tooling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f10a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
published: "2026-09-03"
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# Remote Teleoperation Robotic Systems & End Effector Tooling

Buyer: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f10a

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## Summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority intends to procure services to identify and assess existing technology for picking and placing graphite blocks using a remotely operated robotic system with a specialised end-effector tool. The requirement combines industrial robotics, remote-control equipment, mechanical handling and special-purpose machinery with engineering design and research and development. It is relevant to suppliers developing or integrating robotic handling systems, remote teleoperation, end-effectors and related engineering solutions. The work is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom and supports the Authority’s assessment of technologies for handling graphite blocks remotely. The procurement is a single service requirement rather than separate lots, and is being pursued by a central government public authority.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Authority has stated an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. A preliminary market engagement exercise is scheduled, with participation expected by 2 October 2026. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 13 April 2027. The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT. The planned contract period runs from 3 September 2027 to 31 March 2028. There is one lot, currently in planning, and the buyer has indicated that the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No procurement method or evaluation weighting is stated at this stage.

The requirement is suited to businesses with proven capability in industrial robotics, remote teleoperation, robotic end-effectors and mechanical handling of heavy or specialised components. Strong candidates are likely to combine systems integration with engineering design, testing and research and development, and should be able to assess existing technologies rather than only supply standard equipment. Experience of remote operation in controlled, hazardous or technically demanding environments would be relevant to the stated application, particularly where precise pick-and-place performance is required. Specialist robotics manufacturers, engineering consultancies, technology developers, research-led firms and collaborative teams may all be well placed. The buyer has expressly identified the work as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, supporting preparation by smaller or mission-led suppliers.

## Notice

To identify and assess the suitability of existing technologies to pick and place graphite blocks via a remote teleoperation robotic system with an end effector tool.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108742&TID=100113800&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083367-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment
- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083367-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083367-2026
  3rd September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108742&TID=100113800&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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