Non-Planar Surface Characterisation and Swabbing Using the Spot Robot
- Buyer
- UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 29 October 2026
- Where
- Oxfordshire, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The UK Atomic Energy Authority wants a contractor to design and build software for a Spot robot (a four-legged inspection robot) that can measure and sample radioactive or hazardous surfaces. The contractor must deliver working software, testing, and full documentation.
What the buyer wants
• Design and develop software for the Spot robot to characterise (measure and analyse) non-planar surfaces • Integrate swabbing functionality so the robot can collect samples from surfaces • Demonstrate the software works as intended • Deliver all code, testing results, and technical documentation
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract requires specialist robotics software engineering, nuclear industry experience, and almost certainly security clearance. Most small building trades and general SMEs will not qualify.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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