Award

Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 15:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the award stage of a direct procurement titled "Service Contract," specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The contract is part of the services industry category and pertains to the region of Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted below threshold without competition and involved the signing of a contract on 11th July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 21st July 2025 and ending on 21st July 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is Agilent Technologies, notable for its engagement as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting a focused procurement strategy by the University's procurement operations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and precision equipment repair and maintenance, especially those classified as SMEs. The absence of competition in this direct procurement process indicates that well-established relationships and niche expertise are key to securing such contracts. Businesses similar to Agilent Technologies, which demonstrate specialised knowledge and can provide reliable services within specified industry categories, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. This contract exemplifies how targeted capabilities in crucial service areas can lead to successful business growth through public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract

Notice Description

Service Contract BRONZE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06124c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008162-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,251 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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