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title: "Senior Tester Engineer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d254"
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# Senior Tester Engineer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d254

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Senior Tester Engineer" as part of the SIS + WebApps project, with a completion date in 2026. This process is categorised under 'services', specifically focusing on software testing, and falls within the 'UKK12' region. The procurement method was direct and executed without competition, indicating it as a below-threshold procurement process. The contract was awarded to ACUMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED, with the process reaching the award stage as of 23rd July 2026, and the contract being active since the 10th of June 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software testing services. Companies with expertise in software engineering and testing can find this type of contract beneficial, as it underscores a direct procurement method without competition, providing a streamlined business opportunity. The University of the West of England offers a promising client base for service providers capable of delivering targeted expertise and quality assurance in software projects. Businesses operating within or near the UKK12 region would likely find this tender particularly advantageous due to the proximity to the client, thus enhancing collaboration and service delivery efficiency.

## Notice

Senior Tester Engineer for SIS + WebApps project - until 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069879-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACUMA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069879-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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