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Access Points

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the installation of 60 access points with cabling was completed by the University of Exeter, located at Northcote House, Exeter, UK. Categorised under the industry of repair and maintenance services, this tender proceeded through a direct procurement method that fell below the threshold, hence no competition was involved. This resulted in the award to Cable It (SW) Ltd, an SME based in Bristol. The contract, valued at £32,400 GBP, was signed on 13th August 2025 and spans from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2026. Key documents related to this tender were published on 30th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in access point installation and cabling services, particularly those already catering to educational institutions or providing repair and maintenance services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), like Cable It (SW) Ltd, can benefit from such tenders by enhancing their portfolio with prestigious clients such as the University of Exeter, particularly when direct procurement methods are employed, offering a competitive advantage to well-positioned service providers in the region.

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Notice Title

Access Points

Notice Description

Install 60 access points with Cabling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008475-2026
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 13926242

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

CABLE IT (SW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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