--- title: "Test Automation Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2018-03-26" --- # Test Automation Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-050301ad-9240-4805-b647-885ef9f3dbb5.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire a Test Automation Solution, classified under IT services. The tender, identified as FRAM414/18, is at the Tender stage and is open until 24 April 2018. This solution aims to enhance the university’s capabilities in automating critical business test cases, specifically tailored for a cloud-based Oracle Fusion ERP system. The evaluation process will follow a Competitive Dialogue procurement method, with the contract commencement planned for 2 July 2018 and running for one year until 1 July 2019. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in test automation tools that support GUI, API, and database layers. Companies that can demonstrate innovative, user-friendly solutions capable of integration into expansive application estates would be well-suited to participate. By joining this competitive process, providers can position themselves as key partners in the University of Birmingham's digital transformation journey while potentially securing long-term collaboration opportunities. ## Notice Test Automation - Solution Brief This is an invitation to tender for a key University of Birmingham requirement for a commercial Test Automation solution. The tool is required to enable the university to automate business critical test cases and execute them quicker and faster during the regression cycles. The Test Automation solution must fit into the Modular/Component/Object based framework/category of test automation tools (as opposed to Record & Playback or Keyword Driven category) - i.e. the tool must allow users to locate and arrange elements/objects on the page/application into a workflow and provide capability to reuse components across multiple test cases. The Test Automation solution will be used by Test Analysts, Developers (as well as Business Users) and therefore will need to be intuitive and less technical as possible. The requirement is primarily driven by the University's implementation of a cloud based Oracle Fusion ERP system to replace key HR, Payroll and Finance functions however the solution would need to be compatible with our large estate of applications across the university. The key objectives of a Test Automation solution are; o Automation of GUI, API and Database layers of Web and Packaged Applications o Automation of manual test cases (for Oracle Fusion and other university applications), to be run during regression phases following patches, upgrades and enhancements o Reduction in time/cost of running test cases manually o Quicker and frequent testing of functional and repetitive tests that span multiple builds o Increased focus on data driven testing - testing of wider data sets o Automation of mundane testing tasks e.g. Setup of prerequisite data, transactions, orders etc. Selection Process This procurement exercise will be taking place under the Competitive Dialogue procedure. Minimum standards for participation, award criteria and weightings are set out in the contract documents. There is the intention to invite a minimum of three participants to continue to Stage 2, with three being the desired number. The process will comprise of the following stages; Stage 1 - Invitation to Tender o SQ and responses required to set questions o Evaluation of tender responses to shortlist participants to take forward to Stage 2 (Invitation to Participate in Dialogue - ITPD) Stage 2 - Dialogue Stage o Demonstrate/present products by automating a test case provided by UoB (Test Case 1) o Mini trials carried out by project team (against criteria) o Clarifications followed by Invitation to Submit a Final Tender (ISFT) o Scoring and evaluation based on above - shortlist ONE product/tool to take forward to Proof of Concept stage Stage 3 o Proof of Concept of the shortlisted product from stage 2 against a UoB application (Oracle Fusion) o The Proof of Concept will involve automation of three test cases - Simp... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4787987-a339-4d9d-9870-4bb7034a4383 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 26 Mar 2018 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4787987-a339-4d9d-9870-4bb7034a4383 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4787987-a339-4d9d-9870-4bb7034a4383 26th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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