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Automation Test Scripting

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Dec 2022 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Automation Test Scripting" to Inspired Testing Limited under a selective procurement method, with a total contract value of £125,000. The contract period spans from December 23, 2022, to March 31, 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category and aims to deliver automated test scripts, primarily related to software packages and information systems. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with a tender period ending on December 21, 2022.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in IT services, software development, and consultancy. The specialised nature of the contract in software packages and information systems makes it well-suited for businesses focused on automation and technology. As the Ministry of Defence seeks to streamline its testing processes, suppliers capable of providing efficient and high-quality automation testing services would be ideal candidates to compete and benefit from this tender.

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Notice Title

Automation Test Scripting

Notice Description

This contract is being placed to enable delivery of automated test scripts from the supplier. The delivery of the scripts will ease the heavy burden on the inhouse team who are struggling to deliver the volume of scripts required due to current demand

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-713176ef-7039-4349-8d03-877c235ba008
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3573bcf-148e-4e6e-89ad-e31d14e8d411
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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