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UE277963

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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13 May 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process titled "UE277963" for the Cat6a Wireless Upgrade project. This contract involves the installation of 112 new Cat6a outlets, falling under the services industry category, specifically for the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The procurement method was direct, conducted below threshold without competition. Situated in Exeter, United Kingdom, within the region UKK43, the contracting entity issued an award on 29 April 2026, and the contract commenced on 30 April 2026, with an end date of 28 April 2027. The contract value amounted to £54,651.97 gross, with a net value of £45,543.31. The awarded supplier is Data Path Office Network Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Crewkerne, United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data network services, including installation and maintenance. SMEs in the sector of network infrastructure upgrades are well-suited to pursue similar projects, as the procurement process favours smaller enterprises through direct contracts without competition. Such contracts can help bolster a company's portfolio and enhance their reputation in working with public undertakings, such as the University of Exeter, thereby opening doors to further opportunities in the academic sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

UE277963

Notice Description

Cat6a Wireless Upgrade project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043800-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,543 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 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

DATA PATH OFFICE NETWORK SERVICES

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