--- title: "Digital Product Passport (DPP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2025-07-18" --- # Digital Product Passport (DPP) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041264-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £410,000 | | Lots value | £410,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### 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 ## Release History - 18 Jul 2025 at 11:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041264-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 13:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028499-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 13:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028484-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041264-2025 18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028499-2025 29th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028484-2025 29th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield 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 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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