Award

LTM fire precautions

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the University of Exeter as the buying organisation, engaging in fire precaution works categorised under the construction industry. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage as of 17 February 2026, with the tender initially opened through direct procurement methodology below the threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The contract, valued at £239,091, was signed on 25 July 2025, with the works aimed to be carried out from 1 August 2025 to 1 December 2025. This initiative addresses the installation of fire doors and fire stopping at the university premises.

Businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in fire safety and precautionary infrastructure, could see opportunities for future growth by engaging in similar tenders initiated by educational institutions. Although the procurement method for this tender excluded competition, small and medium-sized enterprises like Mercury Construction (sw) Ltd have successfully been awarded the contract. Companies that demonstrate expertise in safety compliance and possess reliable local operations might find opportunities with academic institutions needing such specialised works.

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Notice Title

LTM fire precautions

Notice Description

LTM fire precautions 115170 - Laver fire doors and fire stopping

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06562b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014369-2026
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
£239,091 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 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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