ICT Testing Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview South East Water Corporation is seeking proposals for the provision of end-to-end software testing and quality assurance services across its IT and Digital portfolio. About South East Water Corporation is a provider of water, sewerage, trade waste and water saving services for residents and businesses in an area ranging from the South East of Melbourne to South Gippsland. It is one of Melbourne's three water retailers owned by the Victorian Government. Purpose This procurement aims to establish strategic partnerships with experienced testing providers to complement internal capabilities and support the delivery of digital transformation initiatives, technology projects, application enhancements, and ongoing operational requirements. The successful supplier(s) will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and successful implementation of technology solutions across the organisation. Scope The scope includes: Provision of end-to-end software testing and quality assurance services across South East Water's IT and Digital portfolio Support for digital transformation initiatives, technology projects, application enhancements, and ongoing operational requirements Instructions to Tenderers The Local Jobs First contestability assessment is currently in progress. Suppliers should be aware that, if the procurement is deemed contestable, a Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) may become a mandatory tender submission requirement via Addendum. Enquiries Contact: Arun Das (Enquiries) Office: +61 (03) 95523000 Email: Arunava.Das@sew.com.au Contact: Arun Das (Contractual) Phone: +61 0431279755 Email: arunava.das@sew.com.au
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