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Specialist Test Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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15 Jan 2024 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has recently awarded a contract for Specialist Test Services with a value of £1,250,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 15, 2024, to January 14, 2027. The tender deadline was on August 2, 2023. The contracting authority is based in Bristol, United Kingdom, and the industry category is computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services and software testing.

This tender for Specialist Test Services presents an opportunity for Edge Testing Solutions Ltd and similar businesses well-versed in computer hardware and software testing services. The competitive procurement stage can facilitate business growth and collaboration within the testing services sector. Companies with expertise in program testing software development services may find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their operations and fostering partnerships in the testing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Test Services

Notice Description

Specialist Test Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c18a0a8-8e14-43f2-9197-5651be37cac7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db27fe69-af5a-43a2-a486-1a1d7f01d0b8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72212984 - Program testing software development services

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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