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Biodegradation Kit

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for a Biodegradation Kit and associated items, categorised under the goods industry with additional services. The tender, identified by PO/2026/1089/CO, was awarded to ECHO Instruments d.o.o., a supplier based in Slovenia. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. The contract was signed on 24th February 2026 and will run until 24th February 2027. Delivery is scheduled for locations in the UK, specifically within the UKK region, marking the procurement stage as Award. The process falls under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity, while already awarded, indicates openings for businesses specialising in biodegradation and detection and analysis apparatus. Organisations that appraise themselves as suppliers of innovative scientific kits and related services might find similar opportunities attractive for business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those within the scientific instruments sector, could benefit from monitoring such direct procurement opportunities to enhance their market presence. Additionally, collaborations with universities and public authorities can lead to sustained business developments in the research and education sectors.

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Notice Title

Biodegradation Kit

Notice Description

Biodegradation Kit and associated items

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037011-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
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

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

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