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11 Jun 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority in central government, has completed its procurement process for the installation of gas control equipment at the Geoffrey Pope site. This procurement, identified by the title "UOECS0562272026," falls under the services category, specifically the repair and maintenance of building installations. The process used was a direct procurement method conducted below the competition threshold, meaning it did not involve a competitive bid. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being active from 16 May 2026 to 15 May 2027. Key dates include the contract signing on 15 May 2026 and the publishing of details on 11 June 2026. The procurement took place in Exeter, UK, with a gross contract value of £36,222.08.

This procurement presents an opportunity for companies specialising in maintenance and repair services of building installations. With the direct award to Sentinel Gas Systems, businesses in the small and medium enterprise (SME) category might find similar opportunities appealing, especially those capable of offering specialised services quickly and efficiently. Firms targeting growth in service contracts related to gas systems and general building maintenance should closely monitor such procurement activities by public authorities for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UOECS0562272026

Notice Description

To carry out installation of gas control equipment required at Geoffrey Pope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055133-2026
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

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,185 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2026 - 15 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

SENTINEL GAS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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