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11 Jun 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a public procurement process for replacing a gas detection system in the Geoffrey Pope Building. The tender carries the title "UEOCS0561962026" and falls under the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment. The procurement was conducted directly and is classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £46,133 net (£55,359.6 gross), began on 2nd May 2026 and will end on 1st May 2027. The contracting process reached the award stage as of 11th June 2026, and Intoheat Ltd has been actively awarded the contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in repair and maintenance of gas-detection systems. Businesses with expertise in providing such services can benefit from seeking similar opportunities, especially in the public sector where public institutions like universities require maintenance and safety standards compliance. The success of Intoheat Ltd in securing this contract underscores the potential for small to medium enterprises to partake in and benefit from niche service procurement processes without rigorous competition.

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Notice Title

UEOCS0561962026

Notice Description

Gas Detection System need to be replaced in the Geoffrey Pope Building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055119-2026
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

50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,133 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 1 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INTOHEAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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