Award

Minor repairs

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process titled "Minor repairs," involving brickwork repairs, gutter and weed clearance, and paving re-seating, which falls under the industry category of other building completion work. The procurement method was direct and carried out below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to BVLR Projects Limited, a supplier based in Kennford, United Kingdom, who will provide services classified as works. The contract commenced on 31 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 June 2026, with a gross value of £47,189 GBP.

This procurement tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in building completion tasks and related minor repairs. Given the contract's straightforward nature, businesses focusing on maintenance services or those offering niche building repair solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputations within the public sector and expand portfolios, leading to potential further collaborations with public entities like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Minor repairs

Notice Description

Minor brickwork repairs, gutter & weed clearance, paving re-seating

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014264-2026
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

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,189 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 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

BVLR PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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