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Timber flow spreaders

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the installation of timber flow spreaders. The project falls under the 'works' category and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom ('UKK43'). The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold and did not involve competition. The contract was awarded to BVLR Projects Limited, identified as an SME. Key dates include the contract period starting on 31st December 2025 and ending on 30th June 2026, with a contract value of £39,506 GBP. The contract was signed on 22nd July 2025.

The procurement process offers opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in building completion and related work. The contract for timber flow spreaders installation is significant for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the construction industry. Companies capable of delivering high-quality timber installations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the region, leveraging their expertise in direct procurement methods. Businesses within the locale or those aiming to increase their regional footprint will find this type of contract conducive for establishing strong ties with public institutions such as universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Timber flow spreaders

Notice Description

Installation of timber flow spreaders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014272-2026
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
£39,506 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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