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Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Mint, a public authority operating under the central government, is currently in the planning stage of a tender entitled "57458 - Proof Coin Vision Inspection, AI Defect Detection and Digital Traceability". This procurement is based in Llantrisant, Pontyclun, UK, and falls under the industrial machinery category. The process is aimed at exploring machine-vision inspection and digital traceability capabilities for proof commemorative coins. Key dates include a pre-market engagement milestone scheduled for 3rd August 2026 and a future notice date by 10th August 2026. This stage is primarily a request for information, intended to gather market insights and indicative approaches.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and advanced technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in AI and digital traceability systems. It is suitable for companies interested in contributing to the innovation of proof coin inspection processes. Firms that are adept in providing technological solutions for government contracts could find a robust opportunity in this initiative to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence future procurement decisions by The Royal Mint.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

57458 - Proof Coin Vision Inspection, AI Defect Detection and Digital Traceability

Notice Description

Proof Coin Vision Inspection, AI Defect Detection and Digital Traceability The Royal Mint (the Authority) is exploring a post-strike machine-vision inspection and digital traceability capability for proof commemorative coins. This is a Request for Information to engage the market, understand what is achievable and gather indicative approaches and costs. It is not an invitation to tender, creates no obligation on the Authority, and will not result in any award. Responses will inform a possible future procurement.

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement. 3 Suppliers identified from research, but this notice is intended to engage others who may be capable and show interest. Please make contact and we can release further details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063307-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL MINT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYCLUN
Postcode
CF72 8YT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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