---
title: "System Test Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# System Test Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc30

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## Summary

The University of Bradford, based in Bradford, United Kingdom, has recently completed a contracting process for a procurement titled "System Test Platform," classified under the industry category of systems testing services. The procurement involved the planning and implementation of a Test Automation framework for the university's internal SITS system and was managed under the services main procurement category. With a tender process described as a limited procurement method, the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st December 2025, and the procurement was processed under legal basis 32014L0024, falling outside the scope of application of the directive, as it was below the threshold.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in systems testing services, notably those capable of delivering comprehensive test automation solutions for web-based platforms. Companies like FDM Group Limited, which was awarded this contract, are positioned to grow their expertise and presence in the higher education sector. Large-scale service providers with robust systems testing capabilities and an understanding of the bureaucratic process associated with public contracts are ideally suited for similar procurement opportunities. The collaboration with an esteemed institution such as the University of Bradford can also enhance the selected firm's reputation within the industry.

## Notice

Planning and implementation of a Test Automation framework, initially focused on key web-based features of our internal SITS system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Planning and implementation of a Test Automation framework, initially focused on key web-based features of our internal SITS system.

### Procurement Information

Below threshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085676-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FDM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085676-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.ac.uk

## Provenance

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