Official UK procurement notice
Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Authority: University of Sheffield (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe 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 in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ↗
Closing date for receipt of tender return: August 13th, 2025 at 12:00 noon (UK Time)
CPV: Combined smart card and fingerprint readers · Data services · Data-processing machines (hardware) · Design and execution of research and development · Information technology services · Research and development consultancy services · Research and development services and related consultancy services · Research and experimental development services · Smart card readers · Smart cards
The lotProcurement structure
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality : 75%
- Price : 25%
- Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 29 May 2025, 14:36 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Jul 2025, 12:19 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 23 Aug 2025
- Authority reference
4433/AMRC/GM/25- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-041264- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528e6Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 13 Aug 2025, 13:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system 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 in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ↗
Timeline
29 May 2025 → 4 Sept 2025 · 7 dates- Planning notice published29 May 2025, 14:36 BST
- Market engagement14 Jun 2025, 00:59 BST
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 in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ↗
Closing date for receipt of expression of interest: June 13th, 2025 at 12:00 noon (UK Time)
- Tender notice published18 Jul 2025, 12:19 BST
- Submission deadline13 Aug 2025, 13:00 BST
- Next notice expected16 Aug 2025, 00:59 BST
- Award decision expected by23 Aug 2025, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts4 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 May 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 May 2025, 14:36 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 May 2025, 14:47 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published18 Jul 2025, 12:19 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £410,00018 Jul 2025, 12:19 BST
- Status changed to active18 Jul 2025, 12:19 BST
- Procurement method changed18 Jul 2025, 12:19 BST
- Deadline published: 13 Aug 2025, 13:00 BST18 Jul 2025, 12:19 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications 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 a…
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender