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LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool" contract. This service-oriented procurement, conducted through an open procedure, encompasses the annual renewal of LoadRunner's software licensing and support, vital for system performance testing. The process reached the award stage with a contract signed on 27 May 2026, engaging with the supplier Computacenter. Under the framework of the Software Value Added Reseller Services, the contract secured a value of £49,576 and falls under the Health industry category.

Businesses involved in software solutions and performance testing tools can explore significant growth opportunities through this procurement. The extension of LoadRunner's services provides avenues for technological businesses specialising in system resilience, application performance optimisation, and resource management to align with PSD Scotland's needs. Large-scale firms with competencies in software licensing and support services would be ideally positioned to meet the requirements established within such procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool

Notice Description

The contract scope covers the annual renewal of the LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool and associated software licensing/support required to continue performance and load testing activities. The tool is used to simulate multiple concurrent users interacting with systems, enabling the identification of performance bottlenecks, validation of system resilience under peak demand, and support for optimisation of application performance and resource usage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award recommendation relates to the annual renewal of the LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool through the Software Value Added Reseller Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556797
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556797
    LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool - The contract scope covers the annual renewal of the LoadRunner Performance Testing Tool and associated software licensing/support required to continue performance and load testing activities. The tool is used to simulate multiple concurrent users interacting with systems, enabling the identification of performance bottlenecks, validation of system resilience under peak demand, and support for optimisation of application performance and resource usage.

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