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Fixed Wire Testing

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 15:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 14:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for "Fixed Wire Testing" under the regulation UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, demonstrating the university's commitment to transparency and broad participation. The contract, involving electrical services, including fixed wiring and specialist lighting testing, is part of the services industry category. H-LEC Ltd, based in Bolton, has been selected as the supplier for this project. The contractual arrangement is set to commence on 17th July 2026 and continue for an initial term of one year, with the possibility of up to three extensions of three years each, potentially extending to 2036. The project location is within the United Kingdom, specifically denoted as UK with procurement stages having transitioned from planning to tender, and now culminating in the award phase.

For businesses, particularly SMEs in the electrical services sector, this contract represents significant growth potential, given the sizeable contract value of £461,402.20. Opportunities are ripe for businesses that excel in technical and commercial capacities, evidenced by the tender criteria weighting of 60% for technical and 40% for commercial merits. The procurement follows an 'open' method, signalling readiness for inclusive and vigorous competition among capable service providers. Companies seeking to engage with sub-central public authorities will find this as an advantageous prospect to extend their services and deepen industry connections while contributing to the upkeep of a renowned educational institution's infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Wire Testing

Notice Description

Fixed Wiring and Specialist Lighting Testing

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial 12 month term Option to extend, up to 3 extensions, 3 years each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ad3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063268-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£461,402 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2036-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H-LEC Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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