--- title: "SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF THREE MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS AND ONE LASER PROFILER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-01-07" --- # SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF THREE MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS AND ONE LASER PROFILER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f5d8212-6210-476f-8643-0c3230f69d9e.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has recently completed a tender for the supply and installation of three machine vision systems and one laser profiler, valued at £89,927. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on automation systems, and was administered through an open procurement process. The tender period ended on 12th October 2020, while the contract commenced on 27th November 2020 and will run until 31st December 2020. This procurement aims to support local SMEs in the West Midlands by facilitating the integration of high-impact automation technologies into their operations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation technology, particularly those capable of providing integrated machine vision systems. Companies with expertise in manufacturing automated inspection tools suitable for various industries—such as electronics, automotive, food, and pharmaceuticals—are well-positioned to engage in future projects related to this initiative. Moreover, firms looking to foster partnerships with the University of Birmingham for co-funded R&D programmes should consider exploring this market, which is geared towards enhancing local business capabilities through innovative solutions. ## Notice This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of three machine vision systems and one laser profiler. The machine vision systems will be integrated into automation systems and robotic systems to form part of physical demonstrators, i.e. facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high-impact automation technologies by SMEs in the West Midlands. In this context, the systems will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with technology providers and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefit of local businesses. The machine vision systems could be used as automated inspection tools for products such as electronic equipment, vehicle parts, metal components, food, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. The required system functions include presence/absence detection, position and alignment detection, dimension measurement, flaw detection, counting, defect inspection, character recognition, 2D code and barcode code reading. The systems can be used for real-time and automated inspection on production lines. The machine vision systems should be easily integrated with industrial robots including TechMan, KUKA LBR iiwa, and Staubli robots to enable vision-guided robot motion (visual servoing). Direct communication between vision system controller and robot controller should be easily established and the settings easily configured. Reliable and stable calibration should be easily carried out to link robot and vision system. The machine vision systems should include cameras, lenses, lighting units, controllers, PC software, cables and other accessories. Different functions should be included in system software, which are easy for operators to use. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46a53f-24d8-49bb-8a15-2e8a31c865ae | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £89,927 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £89,927 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KEYENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48921000 - Automation system ## Release History - 7 Jan 2021 at 19:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46a53f-24d8-49bb-8a15-2e8a31c865ae - 9 Dec 2020 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46a53f-24d8-49bb-8a15-2e8a31c865ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46a53f-24d8-49bb-8a15-2e8a31c865ae 7th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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