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UOEUE271648/2026

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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08 Apr 2026 at 08:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by the University of Exeter, with a focus on the Banded Mongoose Research Project in Uganda, has recently reached the award stage as of April 8, 2026. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically for research and experimental development services. The procurement method used was direct and without competition, as outlined in the tender’s legal framework. The contract duration is from February 26, 2026, to February 26, 2027. The value of the contract is GBP 35,520 and it was awarded to Mwaka FM Ltd., a SME supplier based in Uganda. The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, served as the buying organisation for this project.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in wildlife research or similar fields, to engage with international contracts. SMEs seeking to expand their footprint in niche research markets, especially those with a focus on Africa, would find similar contracts advantageous for business growth. This serves as a valuable case study on how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can effectively compete and win international contracts, thereby enhancing their reputation and expertise in delivering specific, high-value services across borders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOEUE271648/2026

Notice Description

Banded Mongoose Research Project (BMRP) in Uganda

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031736-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 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

MWAKA FM LTD. (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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