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    ContractsSoftware Suite Development for Surface Analysis and Sample Collection Using Spot Robot
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    Software Suite Development for Surface Analysis and Sample Collection Using Spot Robot

    Tender closes
    21d
    29 Oct 2026 · in 21 days

    Develop software enabling Boston Dynamics' Spot robot to analyze irregular surfaces and collect samples automatically with full testing and documentation.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 8 Oct 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Tender closes
    21d
    29 Oct 2026 · in 21 days

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closes
      29 Oct 2026
      21 days left
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    21 days left to bid. Opened today, deadline 29 Oct 2026.

    8 Oct 202629 Oct 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks a contractor to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive software suite for the Spot robot that enables non-planar surface characterization and automated swabbing capabilities. The scope includes: software design and development tailored for analyzing irregular or curved surfaces, functional demonstration of surface analysis and sampling capabilities, complete testing and verification to ensure reliability and accuracy, and comprehensive documentation for deployment and maintenance. The contractor will be responsible for all deliverables required to operationalize the software, making it suitable for applications requiring surface inspection and sample collection on complex geometries.

    Track record

    9 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY has awarded 9 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    2. Universidad de alicante2× · 22%
    3. DELL CORPORATION LIMITED1× · 11%
    4. Vision ERP1× · 11%
    5. The Taylor Clarke Partnership Ltd1× · 11%
    6. CINOS LIMITED1× · 11%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    c56a2304-3495-4771-80c4-f6596cbabd45-917165

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    Sector
    IT & Software