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BMS controllers upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for upgrading Building Management System (BMS) controllers, undertaken by the University of Exeter, situated at Northcote House, Exeter, UK, falls under the construction work category. Schneider Electric Ltd has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 31st December 2025 and is scheduled to end on 2nd March 2026. The procurement stage has been completed with the processing of a direct purchase method, executed below the threshold without competition, adhering to legal requirements set by legislation 2023/54. This project is valued at £49,605 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technological upgrades for building management systems. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for obsolete equipment replacement in the construction sector are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. SMEs with expertise in BMS and construction technology should consider similar future tenders, especially those that do not require complex competitive processes, thereby potentially fostering business growth in this specialised field.

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Notice Title

BMS controllers upgrade

Notice Description

Bms equipment for use to replace existing obsolete bms controllers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014453-2026
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
£49,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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