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Environmental research services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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27 May 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for environmental research services, aiming to review existing research project literature, perform data analysis, and report findings. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region, and falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement followed a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Forest Research. The contract commenced on 7 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026, having been signed on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research services, particularly those with capabilities in literature review and data analysis. Large-scale businesses or those aspiring to grow in the realm of research and consultancy may find this procurement process beneficial for establishing or expanding their partnerships with prominent institutions like the University of Exeter. The procurement method chosen for this project indicates a streamlined approach, favouring entities familiar with direct engagement in public sector contracts without the need for a competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Environmental research services

Notice Description

Environmental research review of existing research project literature and subsequent data analysis and reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049856-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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 4QJ
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

FOREST RESEARCH

Further Information

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