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PO/2026/1089/CO

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter recently completed a procurement process for a biodegradation kit and associated items, with the procurement reaching the contract award stage on 26 March 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of goods and services and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to ECHO Instruments d.o.o., a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Slovenia, contributing to the international scope of this procurement. The contract commenced on 25 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 24 February 2027, with a gross value of £40,450.07.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying biodegradation kits, compressors, and electric sensors, as it highlights the demand within academic institutions for specific research equipment. The tender is particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their reach into educational and research sectors across borders. Given the direct procurement method, companies with innovative solutions that meet specific buyer requirements could find similar opportunities without the necessity for competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO/2026/1089/CO

Notice Description

Biodegradation kit and associated items

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

42123000 - Compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 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

ECHO INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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