Tender

SKA Support Role

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public undertaking, has initiated a procurement process for the role of SKA Support under the tender ID PO/2026/1104/VW. This involves providing 'uncertified' SKA assessments for projects with construction values below £1 million. The procurement falls within the services category with a focus on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically located in the UKK43 region of the United Kingdom. The current stage of this open and competitive procurement is the tender phase, which began on the 4th of March, 2026, with a submission deadline set for the 11th of March, 2026. The value of the tender is approximately £41,665.83, not exceeding the threshold for broader competitions.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses, particularly those with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to contribute to construction and refurbishment projects of varied scales. Companies with expertise in technical competence, methodological understanding, and experience in quality assessment will find this opportunity especially beneficial. As the assessment services are crucial in the early project stages, firms that can meet the demand for quality delivery at competitive prices, while demonstrating capacity and efficient working arrangements, will have a strong chance of successfully competing for this contract. This procurement method invites broader competition, offering a valuable platform for businesses looking to expand their reach within the public sector construction industry.

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Notice Title

SKA Support Role

Notice Description

This request for quote relates to the provision of 'uncertified' SKA assessments for projects/works where the construction value is less than PS1million. The new Standard is being launched on all new build projects and all refurbishments >PS5M. For projects PS25k-PS5M, the standard is being launched on a selection of 'focus projects' in the first year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019407-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,665 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,665 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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