---
title: "Software Testing Automation Tool for Virtualized Application Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603f4"
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# Software Testing Automation Tool for Virtualized Application Delivery

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603f4

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## Summary

The Bank of England, based in London, has completed a procurement process for a "Software Testing Automation Tool for Virtualized Application Delivery". The contract, valued at £952,800 including VAT, was directly awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited, a large supplier located in Wokingham. This process falls under the services category, specifically for software testing, and involves a procurement method where competition was deemed absent due to technical reasons, as outlined in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Act. The contract commenced on 27th January 2026 and will run for three years, concluding on 26th January 2029.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for technology firms specialising in software testing and virtualised environments. Although the contract was directly awarded, the nature of this procurement highlights a demand for specialised software solutions that can support enterprise-level virtualised application delivery. Businesses with innovations or solutions in software automation tools would be well-suited to explore similar future opportunities, particularly those that can offer unique functionalities or that match the technical specifications required in such projects.

## Notice

Software Testing Automation Tool for Virtualized Application Delivery Software is supplied via License key Resource support is virtual and onsite Contract Start - 27/1/2026 for a 3 year period. PS952,800.00 inc Vat value

### Procurement Information

Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Act applies as competition appears to be absent for technical reasons and there is no reasonable alternative with the required functionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £762,240 |
| Contracts value | £762,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009785-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002413-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009785-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002413-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002380-2026
  12th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.keysight.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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