This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:22

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Port of London Authority has completed the procurement process for the "ERP replacement" contract, awarding the ERP platform solution to Oracle. This contract is part of a broader initiative to replace an existing ERP solution. The contract award stage was completed on 31 May 2026, with the procurement method being an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contracting authority, based in Gravesend, UK, operates within the private utility sector and sought proposals specifically for the platform, separate from the implementation partner. This prestigious contract runs from 1 September 2026, with an initial period extending to 31 August 2031, and includes options for extending twice for a maximum of three years each time.

This endeavour presents various opportunities for businesses involved in enterprise resource planning and related software solutions. Although Oracle was awarded the ERP platform solution, suppliers specialising in implementation, support, and additional module development may find further possibilities for involvement. Businesses proficient in supplying associated services and products could be well-suited for enhancing the operational capacities of the Port of London Authority. Additionally, the subsequent tender for the implementation package opens the door for consultancies and firms with experience in ERP integration to strategically position themselves for future collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ERP replacement

Notice Description

Replacement for an existing ERP solution. While the original tender sought proposals for a combined platform and implementation partner, this contract award notice refers to the platform provider only. A separate tender notice is issued for the implementation package.

Lot Information

HR

Options: TBD

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Payroll

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Finance

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Stores

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Procurement

Options: Not yet determined

Renewal: Each lot or collection of lots may be extended a maximum of two times before re-tendering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05698b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058403-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,716,348 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 2BG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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