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Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment" was conducted by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" and covers the maintenance of university-owned cleaning equipment in the South West region. The procurement was part of a mini-competition under the NWUPC framework agreement for Cleaning Solutions, Lot 6. The process was at the award stage as of 7th April 2026, with the contract period running from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, specifically those adept at handling cleaning equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the tender's suitability requirements. The substantial contract value of £180,000, awarded to AUK Supplies Ltd, highlights the potential for business growth and expansion for firms in this sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment

Notice Description

This contract is for the maintenance of University owned cleaning equipment. The contract has been awarded via mini-competition under the NWUPC framework agreement for Cleaning Solutions, Lot 6 'Cleaning Equipment Supply & Maintenance'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3b8b38e-2d32-48ae-9e7b-5c54bbdfc2c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174d2728-2bf4-40c3-a81a-ce2f32dc6818
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUK SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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