Tender

Test Automation Solution

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

26 Mar 2018 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire a Test Automation Solution, classified under IT services. The tender, identified as FRAM414/18, is at the Tender stage and is open until 24 April 2018. This solution aims to enhance the university’s capabilities in automating critical business test cases, specifically tailored for a cloud-based Oracle Fusion ERP system. The evaluation process will follow a Competitive Dialogue procurement method, with the contract commencement planned for 2 July 2018 and running for one year until 1 July 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in test automation tools that support GUI, API, and database layers. Companies that can demonstrate innovative, user-friendly solutions capable of integration into expansive application estates would be well-suited to participate. By joining this competitive process, providers can position themselves as key partners in the University of Birmingham's digital transformation journey while potentially securing long-term collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Automation Solution

Notice Description

Test Automation - Solution Brief This is an invitation to tender for a key University of Birmingham requirement for a commercial Test Automation solution. The tool is required to enable the university to automate business critical test cases and execute them quicker and faster during the regression cycles. The Test Automation solution must fit into the Modular/Component/Object based framework/category of test automation tools (as opposed to Record & Playback or Keyword Driven category) - i.e. the tool must allow users to locate and arrange elements/objects on the page/application into a workflow and provide capability to reuse components across multiple test cases. The Test Automation solution will be used by Test Analysts, Developers (as well as Business Users) and therefore will need to be intuitive and less technical as possible. The requirement is primarily driven by the University's implementation of a cloud based Oracle Fusion ERP system to replace key HR, Payroll and Finance functions however the solution would need to be compatible with our large estate of applications across the university. The key objectives of a Test Automation solution are; o Automation of GUI, API and Database layers of Web and Packaged Applications o Automation of manual test cases (for Oracle Fusion and other university applications), to be run during regression phases following patches, upgrades and enhancements o Reduction in time/cost of running test cases manually o Quicker and frequent testing of functional and repetitive tests that span multiple builds o Increased focus on data driven testing - testing of wider data sets o Automation of mundane testing tasks e.g. Setup of prerequisite data, transactions, orders etc. Selection Process This procurement exercise will be taking place under the Competitive Dialogue procedure. Minimum standards for participation, award criteria and weightings are set out in the contract documents. There is the intention to invite a minimum of three participants to continue to Stage 2, with three being the desired number. The process will comprise of the following stages; Stage 1 - Invitation to Tender o SQ and responses required to set questions o Evaluation of tender responses to shortlist participants to take forward to Stage 2 (Invitation to Participate in Dialogue - ITPD) Stage 2 - Dialogue Stage o Demonstrate/present products by automating a test case provided by UoB (Test Case 1) o Mini trials carried out by project team (against criteria) o Clarifications followed by Invitation to Submit a Final Tender (ISFT) o Scoring and evaluation based on above - shortlist ONE product/tool to take forward to Proof of Concept stage Stage 3 o Proof of Concept of the shortlisted product from stage 2 against a UoB application (Oracle Fusion) o The Proof of Concept will involve automation of three test cases - Simp... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4787987-a339-4d9d-9870-4bb7034a4383
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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