AwardedAwarded 20 July 2026
4998/AM/GM - Digital Product Passport Cell R3
University of Sheffield · Education
In brief
University of Sheffield awarded laboratory equipment and IT and software work to Loop Technology Limited on 20 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £400,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 10 months, starting 11 June 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
4998/AM/GM Digital Passport Cell
The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Digital Passport Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Integrated Manufacturing Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.
Scope of Requirement
To enable our research in this area, the AMRC is inviting tenders for the design, supply and commissioning of a robotic cell on the workshop floor of our Factory 2050 building which will allow our researchers to test and develop technologies relevant to a Digital
Passport. We would like to demonstrate these technologies in a cell that is designed to read and write data during the automatic disassembly of an electric motor. This is an ideal demonstration scenario as the key driver behind the introduction of Digital Passports is that they should enable greater circularity in manufacturing industries.
As well as acting as a research tool the cell should also be designed to facilitate the AMRC's aim of advancing UK manufacturing by demonstrating key technologies to UK manufacturers during visits to our facility. Please note that the work of the AMRC involves exploring new technologies which have the potential to deliver benefits to UK manufacturing; we are not a manufacturing organisation looking for a production ready
solution.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Loop Technology Limited (SME) 1 bid received | £399,043 | Awarded 20 July 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 019337-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 033775-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 068378-2026
About the buyer
University of SheffieldLast 12 months
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From notice 019337-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 March 2026, last updated 20 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.