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Artillery

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority located in Brighton, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Artillery" concerning IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement, initiated through a direct method below the threshold without competition, is in the award stage with a value of £6,736.41. The contract spans from 19 December 2025 to 18 December 2028, with potential for a 12-month extension based on organisational needs. This tender involves a Browserstack 'Live' monthly subscription for browser and device testing, crucial for The Pensions Regulator's cross-browser and cross-device testing teams, ensuring compatibility with tools such as Playwright. The business location is notably Brighton, with services contributing to technological advancements and enhancements in public regulatory operations.

This contract offers promising business growth opportunities for enterprises in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Large-scale providers with strengths in automation tools and cross-device testing capabilities can leverage this procurement to expand their reach within governmental operations. The lack of competition in procurement presents a favourable space for companies like Artillery Software Inc, demonstrating expertise in delivering specified technological solutions, prompting similar businesses to refine their service offerings for similar future opportunities. Those with experienced personnel and infrastructure capable of supporting large, long-term projects might find this type of engagement lucrative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artillery

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-05f856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084051-2025
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
£5,613 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

ARTILLERY SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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