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Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a procurement process for a service contract titled "Service Contract - 3500 Genetic Analyzer," falling under the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment category. This procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, categorized as below threshold. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, the contract began on 12th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 11th November 2026, with a total value of £48,446.96 GBP. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th February 2026, with Life Technologies Ltd, an SME based in Paisley, United Kingdom, winning the contract as the supplier.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of medical and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in high-precision equipment servicing are well-placed to seek similar opportunities, especially those equipped to offer competitive, high-quality solutions within the public undertaking category. The direct procurement approach highlights the University of Exeter's inclination towards effective and timely solutions, presenting an advantageous environment for businesses that can swiftly adapt and meet the specific needs of public-sector clients.

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Notice Title

Service Contract

Notice Description

Service Contract - 3500 Genetic Analyzer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011366-2026
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
£48,446 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 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
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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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