Tender

FMPG-2025-017 ERP System Implementation and Support

FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LTD

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TenderUpdate

12 Jun 2026 at 08:36

Tender

04 May 2026 at 14:45

Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd is undertaking a public procurement process titled "FMPG-2025-017 ERP System Implementation and Support," focused on acquiring industry-specific software packages within the goods category. The process is part of an ERP transformation programme aimed at modernising various business capabilities, including Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), and Operations. Located in Port Glasgow, this open procurement procedure is presently at the tender update stage, with an amended submission deadline of 12th June 2026 at noon. Key contract lots include Core Finance, Procurement, Inventory, HCM, Payroll, and Engineer-to-order, with a focus on different lifecycle stages. This procurement aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and scalability, replacing manual processes across departments.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in ERP systems and software development, to contribute to enhancing the digital capabilities of Ferguson Marine. Companies focusing on sectors like finance systems, supply chain management, HR solutions or those offering comprehensive ERP solutions tailored to shipbuilding could find this tender highly beneficial. The procurement's focus on quality and technical excellence, with a substantial weighting towards technical (70%) over price (30%), highlights opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate superior technical solutions. The open procedure and allowance for electronic submission ensure wide accessibility, encouraging smaller firms specialising in niche software to participate in contributing to developing a modern digital infrastructure.

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Notice Title

FMPG-2025-017 ERP System Implementation and Support

Notice Description

We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas: Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover; Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A; Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management; HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service. This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.

Lot Information

Engineer to Order

We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas: Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover; Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A; Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management; HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service. This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.

Core Finance and FP&A

We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas: Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover; Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A; Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management; HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service. This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.

Procurement and Inventory

We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas: Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover; Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A; Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management; HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service. This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.

Human Capital Management (HCM)

We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas: Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover; Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A; Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management; HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service. This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.

Payroll

We have established an ERP transformation programme (Project Keelson) spanning Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM) and Operations. Following completion of discovery and requirements definition, this procurement exercise aims to replace or acquire net new systems across the following capability areas: Engineer-to-order: end-to-end lifecycle covering estimating, design, engineering, planning, manufacturing, production, and as-built handover; Core finance: record-to-report, project financial management, purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, fixed assets, payments and banking, employee expenses, and FP&A; Procurement and inventory: contract management, sourcing, stock control, supply chain, and warehouse management; HCM: core HR, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and workforce management (including time and attendance); and Payroll: in-house payroll capability, integrated with finance systems, supporting employee self-service. This programme is critical to reducing our reliance on manual and disconnected processes and establishing a modern, scalable digital foundation to support our future growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055518-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERGUSON MARINE (PORT GLASGOW) LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5NG
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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