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Research Subcontract

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the contracting process for a research subcontract titled "Negating the necessity for International Deep Sea Mining." The procurement falls within the services category with the British Geological Survey (BGS) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the supplier. The project, aimed at research services with CPV classification 73110000, is to be executed in the United Kingdom from 5th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £60,684.14, follows a procurement method below the threshold with unknown details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research services industry, especially those focused on sustainable practices and innovative environmental solutions. Organisations that can provide expertise in geological surveys or have a keen interest in contributing to the reduction of deep-sea mining practices will find this contract particularly appealing. The partnership between a well-established academic institution and a component of UKRI presents opportunities for businesses to engage in cutting-edge research and expand their professional networks with leading research bodies in the UK.

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Notice Title

Research Subcontract

Notice Description

Negating the necessity for International Deep Sea Mining

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066097
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018814-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,684 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (BGS) A COMPONENT OF UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (UKRI

Further Information

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