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Cortex calibration kit

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a "Cortex calibration kit" including licence and warranty. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment and is part of a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition". The procurement process, now at the award stage, began with the contract being signed on 10th March 2025, and the contract period is set from 11th March 2025 to 9th March 2026. This procurement was specifically awarded to Cranlea And Company, a small medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

For businesses interested in expanding their offerings in the medical equipment sector, similar opportunities can be a significant growth avenue. Companies that specialise in medical supplies and have capabilities to deliver specialised calibration kits can find these types of tenders beneficial. SMEs, such as Cranlea And Company, are demonstrably suitable contenders for this type of procurement given the direct procurement method employed by the University of Exeter, which underscores the value of specialised expertise and established regional presence in successfully securing contracts through non-competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Cortex calibration kit

Notice Description

Cortex calibration kit including licence and warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064be2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,202 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 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

CRANLEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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