Lot 1
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AwardedFind a Tender · award
Software Testing Automation Tool for Virtualized Application Delivery
Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND →
BuyerBANK OF ENGLAND
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published4 Feb 2026
What is being bought
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. £952,800.00 inc Vat value
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Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleParagraph 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.
Rationale classificationssingleSuppliersTechnicalReasons
Special regimeNot published
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No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.
Awards
1
Statusactive
SupplierKEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED
Contracts
1
Statusactive
Value£762,240
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|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 009785-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Feb 04 2026 09:49:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 1 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 1 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 | award, contract | 009785-2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | award, contract | 002413-2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | award, contract | 002380-2026 |
All source data
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