---
title: "57458 - Proof Coin Vision Inspection, AI Defect Detection and Digital Traceability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c489"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ROYAL MINT"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# 57458 - Proof Coin Vision Inspection, AI Defect Detection and Digital Traceability

Buyer: THE ROYAL MINT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c489

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063307-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL MINT |
| Locality | PONTYCLUN |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8YT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063307-2026
  6th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalmint.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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