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Air handling units

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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27 May 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the University of Exeter, aimed to acquire air handling units specifically 5x ScanClime models for their laboratory. This tender is classified under the 'goods' procurement category and pertains to the industry of humidity and moisture measuring instruments. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage, with the contract dated and signed on 27th April 2026 and set to last until 30th June 2026. Procured through a direct method, the tender was awarded without competition as it fell below the threshold. The total contract value is £143,208 GBP.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses by engaging in specialized contracts with universities and research institutes. Companies involved in manufacturing or distributing laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in air handling units and humidity instruments, may find similar opportunities beneficial. SMEs like Scanbur A/S, based in Denmark, demonstrate how international companies can successfully secure such contracts, highlighting opportunities for diverse suppliers to participate in public procurement by offering competitive and innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Air handling units

Notice Description

5x ScanClime for IVC, HC, Model with humidification air handling units for use in laboratory with similar equipment requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38930000 - Humidity and moisture measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,208 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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

SCANBUR

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