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Building Control Inspection

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has engaged in a public procurement process to provide Building Control Inspection services for the AQI project. This procurement, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, falls under the works industry category. The contract was directly awarded without competition, as it was deemed below the threshold, and was completed with the status of 'award' and 'contract'. The project commenced on 31st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2026. The University of Exeter facilitated this procurement as the buying organisation, whilst Exeter City Council served as the supplier. Relevant legal frameworks include the UKPGA 2023/54, and contractual documents were published on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in building construction work, classified under CPV code 45210000. It is especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the Exeter City Council to engage, demonstrating capacity for local government contracts. The project, worth £45,240 GBP, offers a stable, year-long contract, enabling service providers to stabilise or expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies specialising in construction and inspection within the UK region may find this a lucrative opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a trusted relationship with public organisations such as the University of Exeter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Control Inspection

Notice Description

Building Control Inspection services for the AQI project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014299-2026
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
£45,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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