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    ContractsControl Software for Multi-Stage Motion Control System
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    Control Software for Multi-Stage Motion Control System

    Contract value
    £20k
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Develop control software to command 24 motorized stages across six motion control modules using RS232 serial communication and existing or new controller hardware.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 11 Sept 2026· 4 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £20k
    Published 11 Sept 2026

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £20,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 4 weeks ago.

    11 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Project seeks control software to manage six identical motion control modules, each containing four motorized stages (x-y, tilt goniometric, and rotational). The system uses custom integrated 485 bus-type closed-loop stepper drivers (IRS42E-K02) connected via RS232 serial communication. Currently, a single controller box manages all six modules through individual output cables (limited to 2m length), with each module's stages daisy-chained via RS232 connections. The software must interface with the existing hardware controller via RS232-to-USB connection to send control signals to specific motors across 24 total motors (6 modules × 4 stages each). Signals are routed through the chain of stages until reaching the target motor. The solution may either integrate with the existing control box or provide a new controller interface. Key requirements include reliable serial communication, multi-module coordination, addressing individual motors within the daisy-chain architecture, and user-friendly command functionality. Supporting documentation includes hardware diagrams, motor specifications, and module photographs.

    Track record

    9 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ea

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