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Autonomous Site Perimeter Patrolling using Quadrupeds

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01/ The notice

Key facts

Value: £150,000Estimated value stated in the notice
Deadline (UK time): Thu 17 Sep 2026, 12:00 BSTA deadline does not apply to this historical notice. The source records Thu 17 Sep 2026, 12:00 BST, which is not an open deadline.
Published: 21 Aug 2026
Region: Any region

02/ The brief

What the notice says

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UKAEA, under the RAICo Programme, wishes to investigate the operational benefits of autonomous robotic perimeter patrolling to improve situational awareness and reduce the need for routine personnel patrolling. The requirements relate to deployment and demonstration 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 site, including 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.

03/ Classification

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary codes, exactly as the notice lists them. No descriptions are added here.

42000000 42900000 42990000 42997000 72000000 72200000 72240000 72250000 72260000
42997300 72243000 72254000 72265000

04/ History

Releases of this notice

One release held, oldest first. Dates are UK time.

21 Aug 2026
Contract notice
Contract notice published 21 August 2026.
Release f612012e-d6c5-40b8-8986-f9861e57276b
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05/ Limits

What the source does not tell us

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06/ Questions

About this notice

MERCELL UK LTD published this notice.

Estimated value stated in the notice: £150,000.

08/ Related

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Last verified: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 01:04 BST
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