Scope
Reference
T/MN135/25
Description
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.
Contract 1. Supply of UR12e and Grippers
Supplier
Contract value
- £256,344 excluding VAT
- £307,612.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 January 2026 to 13 February 2026
- 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
RARUK Automation Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTD-9774-ZDWP
14 OLD BRIDGE WAY
SHEFFORD
SG17 5HQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7739345916
Email: darrenreynolds@raruk.com
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply of UR12e and Grippers
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Maili Nugent
Telephone: +44 1235468141
Email: Maili.nugent@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government