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Senior Test Engineer

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester has completed a procurement process for a Senior Test Engineer role, classified under computer testing services, with the award status being active as of 27 March 2026. The selective procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender having closed on 10 March 2026, and the contract period running from 11 March 2026 to 31 December 2026. The contract is valued at £337,065, highlighting its significance within the services category in the United Kingdom.

This tender fosters business growth potential, particularly for companies skilled in computer testing services that can deliver high-quality expertise. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust capability to fulfil this service, like the awarded supplier, AIRE LOGIC LIMITED, are well-suited to compete effectively. Engaging in such contracts with major public organisations like the NHS provides substantial visibility and expansion potential within the healthcare and testing service sectors.

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Notice Title

Senior Test Engineer

Notice Description

Senior Test Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e1cc4c7-9b7a-4ae0-b1b5-3705c96a18bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf09ed31-c29a-47e7-96ff-d21ffefa2d43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£337,065 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRE LOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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