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Material Testing

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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10 May 2026 at 20:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University recently completed the procurement process for a "Material Testing" service, which aligns with the objectives of promoting a circular economy and industrial decarbonisation. This procurement, categorised under environmental services, aimed to enhance material recovery and reduce carbon emissions by prioritising recycling over landfill disposal. The procurement was conducted directly, without competition, due to it being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £44,166 (exclusive of VAT), was active from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026. It was awarded to EMR Group Limited, based in Cheshire, signalling the completion of this public authority's procurement process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, specifically those focusing on waste management, recycling, and material recovery. Companies capable of innovating in resource efficiency or contributing to decarbonisation efforts can see considerable growth and market positioning opportunities by engaging in similar government contracts. While this particular contract was procured without competition, understanding such processes can prepare businesses of various scales, particularly those with relevant expertise, for future tenders where competitive procurement methods may be employed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Material Testing

Notice Description

This activity supports the objectivesThis activity supports the objectives highlighted in the Circular Economy and Industrial Decarbonisation Workshop by prioritizing material recovery, reuse, and recycling over landfill disposal. By recovering valuable resources and reducing waste, the service contributes to lowering carbon emissions associated with material handling and disposal, while promoting circular economy practices and improved resource efficiency. highlighted in the Circular Economy and Industrial Decarbonisation Workshop by prioritising material recovery, reuse, and recycling over landfill disposal. By recovering valuable resources and reducing waste, the service contributes to lowering carbon emissions associated with material handling and disposal, while promoting circular economy practices and improved resource efficiency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042771-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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