Scope
Reference
C25984
Description
RAICo (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration) - Phase 2. R&D on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Contract 1. RAICo Phase 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,500,000 excluding VAT
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2025 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
Given RAICo Phase 2 is very similar to Phase 1, it is believed this will be an Exempted Contract under PA23 (Schedule 2 - Part 1 - Para 3 - Horizontal Arrangement). An alternative could be Schedule 2 - Part 2 - Para 22 - R&D.
Supplier
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
UKAEA, Culham Science Centre, Culham
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Email: alan.bartlett@ukaea.uk
Website: https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. RAICo Phase 2
Contracting authority
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVDH-2346-PXDL
Herdus House Westlakes Science and Technology Park Moor Row
Cumbria
CA24 3HU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Madeline Jones
Email: madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government