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BrowserStack

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, situated in Brighton, UK, has completed the contracting process to procure IT services for a BrowserStack 'Live' monthly subscription, catering to cross-browser and device testing requirements. Featuring over 3,500 real desktop and mobile browser combinations for testing and development, the contract supports 10 users at a cost of $300 per month. This direct procurement was executed below the threshold without competition and is classified under IT services consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract period commences on 19th December 2025 and concludes on 18th December 2028, with the option for additional purchases based on organisational requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those focused on testing and development tools compatible with multi-browser environments. Large-scale, well-established companies with the capability to provide robust testing solutions across multiple devices and web browsers will find this opportunity well-suited to their competencies. Additionally, firms that offer scalable subscription models to accommodate organisational growth and diverse testing needs can leverage such procurements for business expansion and client portfolio diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BrowserStack

Notice Description

Browserstack 'Live' monthly subscription. 10 users $300 per month. My team are involved in cross browser and cross device testing which require a specific toolset. Brower Stack has been selected as it has been used successfully by other teams in the past and it is compatible to other tools that we have recently migrated to i.e., Playwright - automation tool set. Test on 3500+ real desktop & mobile browser combinations 20,000+ Real iOS & Android Device Units Instant Access to Mobile Browsers Proprietary Mobile DevTools for Quick Debugging Localhost, Staging, and Private Website Testing Across Devices 19 Data Centres Across 13 Global Locations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f84d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084040-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£9,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
acommercial@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWSERSTACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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