Scope
Description
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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £762,240 excluding VAT
- £952,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72254000 - Software testing
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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.
The key unique feature of the Keysight/Eggplant product is that it can carry out user testing virtualized application delivery environment.
Supplier
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 03809903
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYX-2841-YQVR
610 Wharfedale Road
Wokingham
RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
Email: contactcenter_uk@keysight.com
Website: http://www.keysight.com
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
BANK OF ENGLAND
- Companies House: RC000042
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDB-1113-HPPT
Threadneedle Street
London
EC2R 8AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government