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Service Contract SEM

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Feb 2026 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter pertains to a service contract for the maintenance and repair of the TESCAN VEGA3 GMU LaB6 SEM, classified under medical and precision equipment services. The tender was executed directly below the threshold without competition, with the contract commencing on 26th September 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2026. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this procurement has transitioned beyond the award stage, and the contract is active. Key dates include the contract signing on 26th August 2025 and the publication of contract details notice on 16th February 2026. The industry categorisation falls under repair and maintenance services.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific and technical equipment services, particularly those involved in medical and precision equipment maintenance. As the procurement method was direct and below competition threshold, SMEs that are well-versed in handling advanced laboratory equipment would be suitable to engage in similar educational sector contracts. The involvement of Tescan-uk Ltd as the active supplier highlights the opening for service providers in the Huntingdon region and underscores the potential for future growth in university procurement contracts, particularly for specialised equipment maintenance and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract SEM

Notice Description

Service Contract SEM -TESCAN VEGA3 GMU LaB6 SEM

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013745-2026
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
£32,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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

TESCAN-UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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