Award

Software Testing

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2017 at 10:50

Award Notice
Tender

02 Aug 2017 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Energy Systems Catapult Limited and involves a tender for a contract titled "Software Testing." This contract falls within the services category, specifically focusing on software testing, with a total value of £220,000. The contract aims to provide system testing capabilities for a home energy services research platform operating within the UK, catering to around 150-200 users. The tender was publicly advertised on 2nd August 2017, with the submission deadline set for 6th September 2017. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 27th September 2017 and run until 22nd December 2017. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses involved in software testing and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialize in systems testing for embedded devices, cloud platforms, or mobile applications will find this contract especially relevant. By competing for this tender, businesses can not only expand their client base within the energy sector but also enhance their reputation by collaborating on cutting-edge energy technology projects that engage real user feedback.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Testing

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is to provide system testing capability, covering in-home hardware devices which consist of embedded devices (sensors and actuators), an in-home hub, cloud platform software and mobile devices that run application and user interface software. The reach of the platform is UK only for in the region of 150-200 users. Feedback from users will be gathered via user interface, sensor data and analytics. Current iteration of platform is a home energy services research platform that currently includes browser based user interfaces, cloud software, in-home software running on a hub device and off the shelf 3rd party end devices (sensors and actuators). System Test facilities will be available to use at Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) offices in the centre of Birmingham. Additional information: All communications and correspondence must be made via the email address any other contact or methods of contacting ESC. and any of its employees will not be responded too. All bid documents must be submitted to this email address before the deadline. procurement@es.catapult.org.uk The ITT documents are in PDF format however, If you require the documents in a MS word format please email your request to the above address.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2b8eea9-e896-4771-aa88-6bd54aadbfe8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c967d19-1839-4fc8-81cf-a53edd463847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 1-6 months
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
ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6BS
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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