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27 Mar 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, acting as the contracting authority, has finalised the procurement process for a temperature monitoring system essential for laboratory environments. With its headquarters in Exeter, United Kingdom, the university belongs to the public authority sub-central government sector. The procurement contract was awarded on 27th March 2026 and is set to cover the period from 31st July 2025 to 30th July 2026. This tender, categorised under IT services, involves a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract for this service, valued at £130,296 in net terms, was signed on 30th July 2025, involving delivery within the UKK region.

The awarded contract presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Checkit Europe Limited, the successful supplier, are well-positioned to leverage such contracts due to their agility and specialised industry knowledge. Opportunities such as this enable SMEs to enhance their portfolio, reinforce client relationships, and secure a foothold in public sector projects, particularly within the technology and scientific monitoring spheres.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temperature monitoring system

Notice Description

Annual licence for existing temperature monitoring system in laboratories.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028618-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 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 4QJ
Postcode Area
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

Checkit Europe Ltd

Further Information

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