Planning

Automated Manufacturing Workflow

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jul 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has initiated a planned procurement process for an "Automated Manufacturing Workflow" solution, under the main procurement category of goods. This process, tagged as planning, aims to implement a software package within the industry classification of software packages and information systems. The procurement, governed by legal basis 32014L0024, is in response to the attached Request for Information (RFI) and invites submissions by close of business on Friday, 25th July 2025. The contract work is set to take place in the UKM72 region, with future notices anticipated by 30th September 2025.

This procurement presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in automated manufacturing and IT systems, particularly those capable of delivering innovative workflow solutions. Companies that have expertise in software package development and integration, as well as those familiar with regional or local authority requirements, would be well-suited to compete. Fife Council's buyer profile and further procurement details can be accessed via their provided portal, presenting an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Automated Manufacturing Workflow

Notice Description

Provision of an automated manufacturing workflow solution as per the attached RFI document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see attached RFI documentation for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038832-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.butchart@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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