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Metering Installation

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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24 Feb 2026 at 11:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the metering installation at a substation, under the industry category of construction works. The contract, awarded on 22nd April 2025, involves 'substation construction work' and is valued at £46,800. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and the associated contract runs from 31st December 2025 to 30th June 2026. Located in Exeter, UK, the tender progressed through the award stage on 24th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in substation construction work. With direct procurement methods such as this, suppliers can establish valuable relationships with public institutions like the University of Exeter, potentially leading to further projects without the usual competition hurdles. The awarded supplier, Sse Contracting, exemplifies the advantage SMEs can gain in this category of procurement, providing specialised services efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metering Installation

Notice Description

Substation metering Installation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ad5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016400-2026
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

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SSE CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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