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Ireland - Software testing - 26-009F Provision of Test Partner Services

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Summary

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A Contracting Entity in Ireland is running a competition to establish a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Test Partner Services. The Business Services IT team seeks an independent Test Partner to provide end-to-end testing, quality assurance, RPA and test environment management across all change projects. Key services include core testing (functional, regression, automation, API, integration), non-functional testing (performance, accessibility, compatibility), strategic QA services, RPA services, and environment and data management. The framework lasts 4 years with a 1-year extension option, for a maximum of 5 years. The second-ranked tenderer will be appointed as Reserve Supplier. Full details are in the attached procurement documents.

Description

The Contracting Entity is undertaking a competition to establish a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Test Partner Services. This proposed framework duration is 4 years with a 1-year extension option for a maximum duration of 5 years Full details are contained in the attached procurement documents. The second-ranked tenderer will be appointed as the Reserve Supplier. The Business Services IT team is seeking an independent Test Partner to provide end-to-end testing, quality assurance, RPA, and test environment management services across all change projects. The new arrangement will replace the current testing procurement model and deliver: • Independent testing assurance and governance. • Improved quality oversight, SLA management, audit compliance, and regulatory alignment. • A broader range of testing and QA capabilities to support current and future business needs. Key services include: •Core testing: Functional, regression, automation, API, and integration testing. •Non-functional testing: Automation, Performance, accessibility, and compatibility testing. •Strategic QA services: Test strategy, planning, audits, managed testing, and CI/CD integration. •RPA services: Automation strategy, governance, and delivery support. •Environment & data management: Coordination of test environments, test data, access, configuration, scheduling, and support.

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Who usually wins this buyer's contracts in this sector

Company Wins Total awarded Last win
Equinix (Ireland) Limited 3 €29.4M Apr 2026
Morrison Data Services Ltd 1 €5.8M Mar 2026
Crowder & Co Ltd 1 €5.3M Mar 2026
IBM Ireland Ltd 1 €3.3M Mar 2026
Core Computer Consultants Ltd 1 €2.7M Mar 2026

Based on 8 awards with a linked company profile over the last 5 years.

What this buyer has paid before

Based on 9 comparable contracts this buyer awarded in this sector over the last 4 years.

€2.7M
Lower quartile
€5.3M
Median award
€9.8M
Upper quartile

This tender is estimated 348.7% above that median

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Market context

Avg. open tender · IT services
€27,959,011
5,803 open across Europe right now 15% below sector average
Buyer track record on Aperlena
93 notices tracked · 24 awarded
€947,995,065 in awarded contracts

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