Planning

Automated Manufacturing Workflow

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is initiating a procurement process to acquire an automated manufacturing workflow solution, as detailed in their recent planning stage. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase with a planned tender, and key documents such as the Request for Information (RFI) have been released. Located in Glenrothes, within the UKM72 region, this procurement falls under the "General public services" and "Hard FM" industry categories. Interested parties should note that responses are expected by close of business on 25th July 2025, and a future notice is anticipated for 30th September 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the process is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in manufacturing automation solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative workflows and those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector would find this an excellent opportunity. The participation of Fife Council, a regional local authority with substantial procurement capabilities, indicates a promising potential for long-term partnerships for successful bidders. Businesses that can efficiently integrate their solutions within public sector frameworks and can deliver within the UKM72 region are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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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-r6ebe6-0000804007
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534395
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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
30 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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