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title: "4433/AMRC/GM/25 Digital Product Passport (DPP) - R2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565c7"
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# 4433/AMRC/GM/25 Digital Product Passport (DPP) - R2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565c7

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085462-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### 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

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 14:44 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085462-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049058-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 15:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042919-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085462-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049058-2025
  15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042919-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender 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/

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