--- title: "Provision of a Load and Stress Testing Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-02-09" --- # Provision of a Load and Stress Testing Tool Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906d2429-ba59-48d0-8f77-d89a3e843b38.json) ## Summary De Montfort University (DMU) is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Provision of a Load and Stress Testing Tool", which includes ongoing support and maintenance for a duration of up to three years. The tender period concludes on 6 February 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and last until 28 February 2019. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). Interested bidders must submit their applications via the InTend e-tendering portal, and any queries should be directed to Paul Whitehall, the ICT Category Manager at DMU. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operational scope. Companies with expertise in software development and maintenance, particularly those specialising in load and stress testing tools, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Bidders will benefit from engaging with a reputable institution like DMU and can leverage the long duration of the contract to establish ongoing relationships and potential future contracts. ## Notice DMU invites bids for the provision of a load and stress testing tool including ongoing support and maintenance for a period of up to three years as per the requirements set out in the uploaded RFQ reference 1097/18. Additional information: De Montfort University (DMU) invites bids for the provision of a Load and Stress Testing Tool including ongoing support and maintenance for up to a period of three years as per the requirements set out in our request for quotation document uploaded on the InTend e-tendering portal used by the University for the advertising of tendering opportunities, project reference 1097/18. All expressions of interest, the raising of clarification questions and subsequent return of final tender responses must all be conducted via the InTend e-tendering portal. In the event of any difficulties, Paul Whitehall, ICT Category Manager, DMU can be contacted on 0116 207 8794 or paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk. RFQ contains all necessary information required for completing a tender response and all other information such as relating to timelines. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1003c370-64c3-4a7d-b871-613f108ecc59 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | 1 | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 9 Feb 2018 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1003c370-64c3-4a7d-b871-613f108ecc59 - 30 Jan 2018 at 18:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1003c370-64c3-4a7d-b871-613f108ecc59 - 30 Jan 2018 at 18:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1003c370-64c3-4a7d-b871-613f108ecc59 - 17 Jan 2018 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1003c370-64c3-4a7d-b871-613f108ecc59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1003c370-64c3-4a7d-b871-613f108ecc59 9th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/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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