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title: "2489/004/MY/CYMRU/20 Hyperspectral Vision System"
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# 2489/004/MY/CYMRU/20 Hyperspectral Vision System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69b9afee-771a-419b-a797-9d5a40722d57

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for a Hyperspectral Vision System, a key element in advanced automation and intelligent vision systems, to enhance material sorting for recycling. This procurement is classified under the goods category and follows an open procedure as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period closes on 3rd March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time), and the contract is expected to start on 8th March 2020 and conclude by 31st July 2020. Interested suppliers can access the tender documentation via the University’s e-tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in image-processing software, special-purpose machine tools, and testing and measuring apparatus, particularly those focused on innovative recycling technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their unique solutions could offer competitive advantages in meeting the requirements of the University of Sheffield and advancing sustainability in material processing.

## Notice

Hyperspectral Vision System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Hyperspectral Vision System on behalf of the AMRC Cymru, Scope of Requirement A key enabling technology in advanced automation is intelligent vision systems capable of identifying material characteristics for conformance, sorting and measurement. Material sorting through optical identification will form a critical part of this demonstrator as a means to highlight a viable way of separating materials to achieve significantly higher purity rates of recycled material than conventional sorting systems Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a sub- OJEU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 3rd March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24750b-54a3-43fd-8fb9-9f5c4f7dd6a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 31516000 - Infrared lamps
- 33158500 - Infrared medical devices
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 39230000 - Special-purpose product
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 48328000 - Image-processing software package
- 72212328 - Image-processing software development services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24750b-54a3-43fd-8fb9-9f5c4f7dd6a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd24750b-54a3-43fd-8fb9-9f5c4f7dd6a3
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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