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PO/2026/1121/RL

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the award of a service contract titled "PO/2026/1121/RL" for the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the competition threshold, with a contract period from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2031. The contract, with a gross value of £45,360.60, was awarded to Leica Microsyst on 19th March 2026, confirming the active status of both the award and contract during this stage.

This tender offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in repair and maintenance services. Businesses versed in working without competitive bidding can find this type of procurement rewarding, leveraging the opportunity provided by institutions such as the University of Exeter. It creates potential for sustained revenue streams over a five-year contract term, and businesses operating within the United Kingdom could benefit from targeting similar contracts to expand their clientele and services portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO/2026/1121/RL

Notice Description

Service contract 2026-2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039249-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2031 Over 5 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 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

LEICA MICROSYST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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