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System Test Platform

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

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23 Dec 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bradford, based in Bradford, United Kingdom, has recently completed a contracting process for a procurement titled "System Test Platform," classified under the industry category of systems testing services. The procurement involved the planning and implementation of a Test Automation framework for the university's internal SITS system and was managed under the services main procurement category. With a tender process described as a limited procurement method, the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st December 2025, and the procurement was processed under legal basis 32014L0024, falling outside the scope of application of the directive, as it was below the threshold.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in systems testing services, notably those capable of delivering comprehensive test automation solutions for web-based platforms. Companies like FDM Group Limited, which was awarded this contract, are positioned to grow their expertise and presence in the higher education sector. Large-scale service providers with robust systems testing capabilities and an understanding of the bureaucratic process associated with public contracts are ideally suited for similar procurement opportunities. The collaboration with an esteemed institution such as the University of Bradford can also enhance the selected firm's reputation within the industry.

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Notice Title

System Test Platform

Notice Description

Planning and implementation of a Test Automation framework, initially focused on key web-based features of our internal SITS system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Planning and implementation of a Test Automation framework, initially focused on key web-based features of our internal SITS system.

Procurement Information

Below threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
Contact Name
Richard Ullyott
Contact Email
r.ullyott@bradford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1DP
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FDM GROUP

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