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title: "X231 Independent IT Testing Strategy and Resource (RM6148)"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED"
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# X231 Independent IT Testing Strategy and Resource (RM6148)

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccba821e-edd5-4a07-9b41-771ca0bbca3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "X231 Independent IT Testing Strategy and Resource (RM6148)" contract was undertaken by Northern Ireland Water Limited. This award, complete and recently documented on 14 January 2025, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, fitting above-threshold criteria. The contract period began on 3 October 2022 and is set to end on 2 October 2026, with the delivery location noted as Belfast, Northern Ireland (BT14 6TE). Key dates included the tender period which ended on 11 May 2022.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses excelling in independent IT testing services, particularly those with a focus on comprehensive testing strategies and resource provision including quality assurance, functional testing, and automation testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Successful bidders like Expleo Technology UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, reflect the need for established businesses with robust capabilities in programme and project test management, defect management, and performance testing. This contract can aid business growth by securing a substantial engagement worth £1,200,000 with a prominent public entity.

## Notice

The delivery of independent IT testing services on programmes of work or projects to be defined by the client. Services to include but not be limited to; o Programme Test Management o Project Test Management o Quality Assurance Test Leads and Test Analysts o Functional Testing Services: - Smoke Testing, Environment Testing, Test Data Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing, End to End Testing, User Acceptance Testing Co-ordination, Go Live Testing, Warranty Testing. o Release and Defect Management o Management and reporting of testing o Quality governance and metric analysis o Automation Testing (In Sprint and Out of Sprint Testing) o Performance Testing. further competition from RM6148

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d275ea3e-0ac7-4a4c-88da-e9de8ff3aec7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLEO TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d275ea3e-0ac7-4a4c-88da-e9de8ff3aec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d275ea3e-0ac7-4a4c-88da-e9de8ff3aec7
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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