Autonomous Data Collection using Robotics

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 22, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the trade and industry, Monitoring Evaluation and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Data Collection and Protection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the trade and industry sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

UKAEA wishes to investigate the operational benefits of autonomous robotic perimeter patrols to improve situational awareness and reduce the need for routine manual inspections. The requirements relate to the deployment of a Proof of Concept for Autonomous Perimeter Patrolling using Spot from Boston Dynamics. The objective is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of robotic autonomy in supporting the protection and monitoring of UKAEA's critical infrastructure assets. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Contractor to design, configure, deploy and demonstrate a proof-of-concept solution. The appointed Contractor may utilise commercial off-the-shelf components to support the delivery of this work.. CPV: Industrial robots (42997300). Procedure: Open procedure. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 20260821140155-72814. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Atomic Energy Authority

UK Atomic Energy Authority has issued 151 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 91 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Energy & Power, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 20260821140155-72814 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Atomic Energy Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.