Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-63de-7383-893f-ff7bac1b32f0/autonomous-site-perimeter-patrolling-using-quadrupeds closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Autonomous Site Perimeter Patrolling using Quadrupeds [Mercell UK Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mercell-uk-ltd) Estimated value Not stated Published 21 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 14 Sept 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Industrial robots Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4be89c95-5ead-4c7c-a55f-81732a20fef4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Mercell UK Ltd: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mercell-uk-ltd) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 44 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)