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title: "Software Testing"
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buyer: "ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2017-10-05"
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# Software Testing

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b8eea9-e896-4771-aa88-6bd54aadbfe8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by Energy Systems Catapult Limited and involves a tender for a contract titled "Software Testing." This contract falls within the services category, specifically focusing on software testing, with a total value of £220,000. The contract aims to provide system testing capabilities for a home energy services research platform operating within the UK, catering to around 150-200 users. The tender was publicly advertised on 2nd August 2017, with the submission deadline set for 6th September 2017. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 27th September 2017 and run until 22nd December 2017. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses involved in software testing and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialize in systems testing for embedded devices, cloud platforms, or mobile applications will find this contract especially relevant. By competing for this tender, businesses can not only expand their client base within the energy sector but also enhance their reputation by collaborating on cutting-edge energy technology projects that engage real user feedback.

## Notice

The aim of this contract is to provide system testing capability, covering in-home hardware devices which consist of embedded devices (sensors and actuators), an in-home hub, cloud platform software and mobile devices that run application and user interface software. The reach of the platform is UK only for in the region of 150-200 users. Feedback from users will be gathered via user interface, sensor data and analytics. Current iteration of platform is a home energy services research platform that currently includes browser based user interfaces, cloud software, in-home software running on a hub device and off the shelf 3rd party end devices (sensors and actuators). System Test facilities will be available to use at Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) offices in the centre of Birmingham. Additional information: All communications and correspondence must be made via the email address any other contact or methods of contacting ESC. and any of its employees will not be responded too. All bid documents must be submitted to this email address before the deadline. procurement@es.catapult.org.uk The ITT documents are in PDF format however, If you require the documents in a MS word format please email your request to the above address.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c967d19-1839-4fc8-81cf-a53edd463847 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2017 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c967d19-1839-4fc8-81cf-a53edd463847
- 2 Aug 2017 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b9f0d2-9773-4dd9-b294-05da07d75684

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c967d19-1839-4fc8-81cf-a53edd463847
  5th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b9f0d2-9773-4dd9-b294-05da07d75684
  2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://es.catapult.org.uk/esc1742.
  ITT Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk
- https://es.catapult.org.uk/esc1742

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