Tender

4433/AMRC/GM/25 Digital Product Passport (DPP) - R2

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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TenderCancellation

22 Dec 2025 at 14:44

TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 10:17

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield initiated a tender process for the supply of Digital Product Passports (DPP) as part of their Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's (AMRC) initiative, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement, titled "4433/AMRC/GM/25 Digital Product Passport (DPP) - R2," fell under the goods category and followed the open procedure as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023. The aim was to support research into circular manufacturing through the installation of a robotic cell at Factory 2050, demonstrating innovative technologies associated with DPPs. Initially scheduled to close on 18th August 2025, the tender deadline was later extended to 20th August 2025, with procurement activities later being marked complete on the 22nd of December 2025, following a tender cancellation.

This tender provided growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in smart card technology, data-processing hardware, and research and development services. Companies specialising in these areas could significantly benefit from collaboration given the University’s focus on sustainable industry practices and advanced research facilities. With an estimated value of GBP 410,000, this procurement could support businesses looking to establish a footprint in innovative manufacturing and digital recordkeeping technologies, contributing to the evolving landscape of sustainable production practices.

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Notice Title

4433/AMRC/GM/25 Digital Product Passport (DPP) - R2

Notice 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. 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 tender return: Closing date has been extended to August 20th, 2025 at 12:00 noon (UK Time)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085462-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30233300 - Smart card readers

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
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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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