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Agricultural Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of agricultural equipment, specifically a mower, under the category of specialist agricultural or forestry machinery. The procurement method involved a direct approach, executed below the threshold without competition. Although the process has reached the award stage, it reflects an active contract status starting from 21st July 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this contract falls under public undertaking, providing goods. The total contract value is £33,586 GBP. The process was governed by the legal basis outlined in UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for growth within the agricultural equipment sector, particularly for businesses specializing in goods related to agriculture and forestry machinery. ABA Groundcare (SW) Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in direct procurement processes with educational institutions. Companies with expertise in supplying niche agricultural machinery would benefit from exploring such tender opportunities, focusing on establishing strong relationships with public organisations like universities.

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Notice Title

Agricultural Equipment

Notice Description

Agricultural Equipment -mower

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06550b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013904-2026
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

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,586 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 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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