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Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Mar 2026 at 13:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a tender process for a "Service Contract," earmarked for the maintenance of a specialised mass spectrometer. This service, classified under the industry category of research laboratory services, involves a two-year contract commencing on 13th June 2025 and ending on 12th June 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, due to the exclusive expertise required, with Waters Limited awarded the contract, valued at £108,160.92 GBP. The contract includes performance maintenance visits and rapid repair services, crucial for supporting research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). Key procurement stages of this contract are concluded with the award status marked as active.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses within the scientific and engineering services sector, especially those linked to laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance. Firms specialising in high-calibre research equipment maintenance are strategically positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. Waters Limited, the manufacturer with a longstanding relationship with the University of Exeter, provided essential services given their unique understanding and capability in maintaining the specific mass spectrometer. Businesses adept with bespoke model servicing might seek partnership or future tender opportunities where specialised equipment knowledge is paramount. Companies with expertise in fast repairs and high-performance equipment maintenance should consider elevating their service offerings in anticipation of forthcoming tenders requiring rapid response times and specialised technical proficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract

Notice Description

A 2-year service contract including two performance maintenance visits and fast response time to ensure the mass spec is performing accurately and is reliable. Fast repairs are essential to minimise down time and delays to research. Research is MRC grant funded. Waters are the manufacturer of this highly specialised Mass Spectrometer. The system cannot be serviced and repaired by a 3rd party, due to the specific parts and the specialist field engineers that are required. The equipment has been exclusively maintained by the manufacturer for over 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018945-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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 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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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