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Physics Building

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter successfully completed a procurement process for emergency lighting installation upgrades to LED in their Physics Building. This contract falls under the construction industry category and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated directly, below threshold and without competition. The award was formalised on 17 February 2026, following the contract signing on 18 July 2025. The contract period spans from 31 December 2025 to 31 July 2026, with a total value of £45,566.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in construction work, similar to the participating supplier, Intoheat Ltd. Businesses with expertise in lighting systems and energy-efficient upgrades can find lucrative opportunities in such engagements. Procuring contracts with educational institutions offers avenues for reputation building and sustainability-focused projects. As the procurement method did not involve competition, it may indicate future potential for direct procurement opportunities for qualified suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Physics Building

Notice Description

Physics Building Emergency Lighting Installation upgrades to LED

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014335-2026
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
£45,566 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 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

INTOHEAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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