Award

Emergency lights

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the University of Exeter, concerns the maintenance of emergency lights, specifically ABB/P4 systems, within the construction industry. Based in Exeter, United Kingdom, this contract is categorised under public works, with the procurement stage marked as complete following an award signed on 8th August 2025. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold and without competition, facilitating a streamlined process. The contract runs from 29th August 2025 to 3rd August 2026, valued at £31,267 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in emergency lighting systems. As the procurement method involved direct awarding, companies like Intoheat Ltd, an SME operating in Exeter, are well-suited for such opportunities, given the focus on localised services and streamlined contracting processes. Businesses with similar profiles should pursue similar opportunities to expand their reach in public sector tenders. In addition to gaining a foothold in public undertakings, these projects expose companies to potential collaboration with notable institutions like the University of Exeter, fostering future opportunities and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Emergency lights

Notice Description

Emergency lights maintenance ABB/P4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06561a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014345-2026
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
£31,267 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 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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