Award

Standard Support - Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public undertaking located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Standard Support - Maintenance". This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. The procurement was executed via a direct method, identified as below threshold without competition, and has been awarded to Oxford Nanopore, based in Oxford. The contract was signed on 5th June 2025, and it covers a period until 5th June 2026, with a total value of £31,200. The procurement stage currently reflects an 'award' status, indicative of an active contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance services. Companies with expertise in medical and precision equipment maintenance could find such contracts beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and proving their capabilities in high-demand service areas. The direct procurement method highlights the need for trusted, reliable partners, suggesting that businesses with a strong track record in similar projects or geographical knowledge might be particularly well-suited to pursue future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Standard Support - Maintenance

Notice Description

STANDARD12M-P24 P24 Standard Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011849-2026
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
£31,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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

OXFORD NANOPORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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