Award

Six Monthly Service

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process titled "Six Monthly Service" for their Fish Research System located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold, without competition, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract was signed on 22 August 2025 and covers a period from 29 August 2025 to 28 August 2026 with a gross value of £36,344. The supplier awarded the contract is Fairfield Controlec Ltd, an SME based in Grimsby.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those familiar with aquatic research systems. Companies in this sector that hold similar qualifications, even at an SME scale, could be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain. As the procurement was executed directly without competition, businesses equipped to offer such services may benefit from proactively establishing connections with the University of Exeter for potential upcoming needs in this and similar research areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Six Monthly Service

Notice Description

University of Exeter Fish Research System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014307-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,344 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 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

FAIRFIELD CONTROLEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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