Scope
Reference
4433/AMRC/GM/25
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)
Total value (estimated)
- £410,000 excluding VAT
- £492,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 30233300 - Smart card readers
- 30233320 - Combined smart card and fingerprint readers
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72222300 - Information technology 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
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 75% |
Quality |
| Price | 25% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality and Price are being assessed.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
- Companies House: RC000667
Firth Court, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@sheffield.ac.uk
Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)