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Scientific equipment upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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05 Jun 2026 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the "Scientific equipment upgrade," essential for a research project. This contract, under the public authority's sub-central government industry category, is based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award date set on 14th May 2026, and the contract period spans from 25th May to 30th September 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, indicating a process below the threshold, without competition. This procurement focuses on goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and was awarded to Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME.

This tender signifies a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those capable of offering precision and quality without engaging in competitive bidding processes. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises, which can navigate direct procurement effectively, stand to benefit considerably. This engagement not only provides a platform for reinforcing business relationships with esteemed institutions like the University of Exeter but also supports growth through high-profile, impactful projects in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific equipment upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade to existing scientific equipment for use in a research project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aec0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053347-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,965 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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
Postcode Area
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

HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE UK LTD

Further Information

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