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Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently completed a direct procurement process for the "Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer," a good categorised under industrial freezers. The procurement was carried out without competition, below the threshold, as per the UKPGA 2023/54 regulations. Located in Exeter, in the UKK43 region, the university serves as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £44,725, was awarded to Sciquip Ltd, a supplier based in Rotherham, UK. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with the contract period running from 24th June 2025 to 23rd June 2026, and it remains active with all related transactions successfully completed as of February 2026.

This contract presents notable opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-end industrial equipment, particularly those that can supply advanced ultracold freezers. Engaging in privately negotiated contracts such as these could provide significant inroads and long-term relationships with educational institutions like the University of Exeter. Businesses in the scientific and industrial manufacturing sectors, especially those familiar with public tendering and direct procurement procedures, stand to benefit from aligning themselves with such esteemed buyers. Successful fulfilment of these tenders can fortify a business's position within the market and open doors to future public undertakings and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer

Notice Description

Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer with Stirling ultracold 780 rac

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011947-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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

SCIQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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