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Hatherly Building

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the University of Exeter, situated in Exeter, United Kingdom, acting as the contracting authority for the Hatherly Building project. This tender, identified as "ocds-h6vhtk-065501," falls within the construction industry category, specifically concerning "works" related to steps and landing at the Hatherly Building. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold without competition, and had reached the award stage. The contract is active, valued at £35,376, and spans from 31 December 2025 to 31 July 2026, with A2M Safety Ltd recognised as the supplier. The contract notice was last published on 16 February 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction works to engage with a reputable academic institution. Professional builders and construction firms can benefit from this project by showcasing their expertise in high-quality building works and gaining visibility through association with the University of Exeter. With direct procurement methods employed for this tender, businesses well-suited for such projects can seek collaboration or partnership opportunities to further their growth and reputation in the marketplace.

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Notice Title

Hatherly Building

Notice Description

Hatherly Building -Steps and Landing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013891-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,376 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 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

A2M SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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