Unified Training Simulators

Description

As part of the RAICo programme under the Digital Infrastructure (DI) and Advanced Robotic Control (ARC) Themes, the UKAEA is running several projects to develop digital simulation & digital-twin-in-the loop, to support real-time nuclear operations and planning. To most effectively enable the sites where this capability is deployed, the technology must accurately reflect operations including creating replicas of the environment and highly accurate conditions (such as realistic physics & movement). UKAEA requires access to and development of Toia’s proprietary technology for real-time simulation and digital-twin-in-the loop capability, as an integration to UKAEA’s RHOVR system. “Simulation” in this context means simulation of robot dynamics and wider environment, including cutting, drilling, cable and chain simulation. “Real-time” in this context refers to the simulation running at sufficient frequency to mediate between human interaction and robot control to assist teleoperation, referred to as digital-twin-in-the-loop.

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

Colette Broadwith

colette.broadwith@ukaea.uk

+44 1142293734

Contract period

29 Oct 2026 → 31 Mar 2027

Value incl. VAT

£2.7m

Category

services

Awarded suppliers

• TOIA Ltd · GB-PPON-PTWB-5852-GWDM · UKG13, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

Only TOIA can supply the services required, because of its intellectual property and exclusive rights The requirement is for the licensing, support and development of the existing DTIL capability, Delivery is dependent upon access to and continued development of TOIA’s proprietary technology and associated intellectual property. TOIA owns the relevant technology underpinning the existing DTIL capability. The software licences can be granted only by TOIA. The RT² source code is not available to UKAEA or any third party, and the DTIL capability is delivered as built on that engine.