Award

Tractor

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public undertaking situated in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for acquiring an Iseki TG6678 PS Cab Tractor, complete with a number plate and registration. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was completed using a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The official contract period began on 14th July 2025 and will end on 31st December 2025, with the award status marked as active. The contract was officially signed on 11th July 2025, with a gross value of 40,500 GBP.

This procurement process presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the agricultural machinery and vehicle sectors, specifically those dealing with tractors. ABA Groundcare (SW) Ltd, identified as a small and medium enterprise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting that businesses with a similar scale and industry focus may find success in this type of direct procurement method. Companies specialising in manufacturing, supply, or maintenance of farming equipment have the potential to expand their market reach by participating in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tractor

Notice Description

Iseki TG6678 PS Cab Tractor, including number plate and registration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065506
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013896-2026
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

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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

ABA GROUNDCARE (SW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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