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North Cloisters

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process titled "North Cloisters - Upgrades," focusing on construction work in Exeter, United Kingdom. Categorised under "works" in the construction industry, this direct procurement process was defined as below threshold, conducted without competition. The contract, awarded to Mercury Construction (sw) Ltd, commenced on 31st December 2025 and will end on 2nd March 2026. Key milestones include the award date of 17th February 2026 with the endeavour initiated as a tender process, and the contract signed on 11th July 2025. The procurement operation is managed from Northcote House in Exeter by the University's procurement team.

This procurement process presents a distinct opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction upgrades to collaborate with prominent institutions like the University of Exeter. Although undertaken without competition, the project's focus on modernising the North Cloisters could stimulate growth for construction firms with expertise in similar projects. Businesses with capacity for works contracts would benefit from aligning their services to meet the requirements of public undertaking organisations, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations in educational infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

North Cloisters

Notice Description

North Cloisters - Upgrades

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014362-2026
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
£32,072 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 1-6 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

MERCURY CONSTRUCTION (SW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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