Tender

Digital Product Passport (DPP)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 11:19

PlanningUpdate

29 May 2025 at 13:47

Planning

29 May 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is in the tender stage for the procurement of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) system at its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The tender involves the procurement of a robotic cell to facilitate research on digital records that detail a product's materials, manufacturing history, and end-of-life scenarios. This initiative is aimed at promoting circular manufacturing practices and sustainable industrial methodologies. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom (Region: UKE32), the DPP will be situated at the university's Factory 2050 facility. The open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 ensures transparency and equal competition. The tender closes on 13 August 2025, with bids being assessed based on a weighting of 75% quality and 25% price. The contract execution period is from 4 September 2025 to 31 March 2026, carrying a gross value of £492,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in data-processing equipment, smart card technology, IT services, and research consultancies. By participating, businesses can showcase their capabilities in cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative projects with substantial impact on sustainable industry practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this contract conducive to business growth, given the project's focus on showcasing advanced technology solutions within the UK manufacturing sector. Companies offering innovative approaches to digital recordkeeping and automated manufacturing processes are ideally positioned to compete in this open procedure.

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Notice Title

Digital Product Passport (DPP)

Notice Description

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)

Planning Information

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041264-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30233300 - Smart card readers

30233320 - Combined smart card and fingerprint readers

72222300 - Information technology services

72300000 - Data services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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