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PO/2026/1123/AW

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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11 May 2026 at 11:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of fume cabinets for the new Chemical Engineering Laboratory located in the Harrison building. This tender, titled "PO/2026/1123/AW", pertains to the goods industry category, specifically laboratory furniture. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, finally awarding the contract to SAFELAB SYSTEMS LIMITED. The contract commenced on 25th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £37,602 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised laboratory equipment. The procurement method indicates a more streamlined selection process, potentially advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SAFELAB SYSTEMS LIMITED, which specialise in laboratory systems. Such businesses can leverage these opportunities to expand their clientele within the academic sector, offering tailored solutions to educational institutions in the UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO/2026/1123/AW

Notice Description

The purchase of fume cabinets for the new Chemical Engineering Laboratory in the Harrison building

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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

SAFELAB SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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