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Harrison Building

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the University of Exeter for the Harrison Building project involves the replacement of fire alarm panels and loop cabling works, alongside necessary ancillary tasks. This contract falls within the building construction industry category and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the process was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as below the threshold without competition. Alarmtec Ltd has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 31 December 2025 and will conclude on 30 June 2026, valued at £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in building construction and fire safety systems, to engage with university-based projects and establish a foothold in the public sector. Companies with expertise in similar installations and those situated within or near the Exeter locality may find strategic advantages in pursuing similar contracts, leveraging local presence and technical competence to foster growth in public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Harrison Building

Notice Description

Replacement Fire alarm panels, loop cabling works and required ancillary works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06550e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013910-2026
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 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

ALARMTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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