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Digital Product Passport (DPP)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 03:48.

Opportunity overview

The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is considering the future procurement of a robotic cell to support research into Digital Product Passports (DPPs)—digital records that capture key data about a product’s materials, manufacturing history, and end-of-life options. The proposed robotic cell would be located at our Factory 2050 facility and used to demonstrate automated disassembly of an electric motor. The system would read and write data throughout the process to support research into circular manufacturing and highlight how DPPs can enable more sustainable industrial practices. The cell will also act as a demonstration platform for UK manufacturers, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that support the development and use of DPPs. Any subsequent procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, equal treatment, and open competition. 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 Closing date for receipt of tender return: August 13th, 2025 at 12:00 noon (UK Time)

Classification

  • CPV30162000 — Smart cards
  • CPV30210000 — Data-processing machines (hardware)
  • CPV30233300 — Smart card readers
  • CPV30233320 — Combined smart card and fingerprint readers
  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV72300000 — Data services
  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV73100000 — Research and experimental development services
  • CPV73200000 — Research and development consultancy services
  • CPV73300000 — Design and execution of research and development

Lots

  • Lot LOT-0001AED 410k · Source currency differs from tender

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • 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/SheffieldOpen source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
4433/AMRC/GM/25
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
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
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
23 Aug 2025, 00:59

Tender Period

Ends
13 Aug 2025, 13:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2025, 00:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Status
active

Value

Amount
410,000
Currency
AED
Including VAT
492,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Quality and Price are being assessed.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
75%
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
25%

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
4 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data-processing machines (hardware)
Entry 2
Id
30162000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Smart cards
Entry 3
Id
30233300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Smart card readers
Entry 4
Id
30233320
Scheme
CPV
Description
Combined smart card and fingerprint readers
Entry 5
Id
72300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data services
Entry 6
Id
72222300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information technology services
Entry 7
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 8
Id
73100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and experimental development services
Entry 9
Id
73200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development consultancy services
Entry 10
Id
73300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design and execution of research and development

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
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
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 3
Id
041264-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
18 Jul 2025, 12:19

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
028484-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
29 May 2025, 14:36
Entry 2
Id
028499-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
29 May 2025, 14:47

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
14 Jun 2025, 00:59
Description
4433/AMRC/GM/25 Digital Product Passport (DPP) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a contract for supply of Digital Product Passport (DPP) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is exploring the procurement of a robotic cell to support research into Digital Product Passports (DPPs) — digital records that capture key information about a product’s materials, manufacturing history, and end-of-life options. The proposed cell will be installed in our Factory 2050 facility and used to demonstrate automated disassembly of an electric motor, reading and writing data throughout the process. This scenario supports research into circular manufacturing and showcases the role of DPPs in enabling sustainable industry practices. The cell will also serve as a demonstration platform for UK manufacturers, highlighting innovative technologies linked to DPPs. We invite early engagement from potential suppliers and integrators to inform the upcoming procurement process. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. 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 Closing date for receipt of expression of interest: June 13th, 2025 at 12:00 noon (UK Time)

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-RC000667
Name
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S10 2TN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Firth Court, Western Bank

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
RC000667
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S10 2TN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6-2025-07-18T12:19:39+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·