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Provide Teaching space

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for providing an optimised teaching space as part of a construction works project. The procurement process was initiated without competition, using a direct method, falling below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Escentral Limited based in Bristol, UK. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically construction work, and is detailed by CPV code 45000000. The contract spans from 31st December 2025 to 1st July 2026, with a gross value of GBP 41,966 and was signed on 21st August 2025.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the construction industry interested in collaborating with public sector universities on infrastructure projects. SMEs, in particular, might find engaging with organisations like the University of Exeter beneficial for both reputation and experience. Escentral Limited's involvement showcases how tendering processes can be an advantageous avenue for business expansion, allowing companies to secure public contracts that facilitate their growth and visibility. Construction firms with expertise in educational infrastructure development are particularly well-suited for such projects, providing a platform to showcase their capabilities in optimising spaces for learning environments.

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Notice Title

Provide Teaching space

Notice Description

Provide Teaching space - Optimisation project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014289-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,966 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jul 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

ESCENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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