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Senior Tester Engineer

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Senior Tester Engineer" as part of the SIS + WebApps project, with a completion date in 2026. This process is categorised under 'services', specifically focusing on software testing, and falls within the 'UKK12' region. The procurement method was direct and executed without competition, indicating it as a below-threshold procurement process. The contract was awarded to ACUMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED, with the process reaching the award stage as of 23rd July 2026, and the contract being active since the 10th of June 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software testing services. Companies with expertise in software engineering and testing can find this type of contract beneficial, as it underscores a direct procurement method without competition, providing a streamlined business opportunity. The University of the West of England offers a promising client base for service providers capable of delivering targeted expertise and quality assurance in software projects. Businesses operating within or near the UKK12 region would likely find this tender particularly advantageous due to the proximity to the client, thus enhancing collaboration and service delivery efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Tester Engineer

Notice Description

Senior Tester Engineer for SIS + WebApps project - until 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069879-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUMA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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