Scope
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: August 18th, 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)
- 8 September 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 6 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 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)
28 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)