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UE279143_2026

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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11 Jun 2026 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Exeter involved the installation of 70 new Cat6a outlets, a project categorised under 'services' within the communications equipment installation industry. The contract, identified as UE279143_2026, was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, indicating a "below threshold" procurement. The awarding stage has been completed, with the contract running from 13th May 2026 to 11th May 2027. The location of the buyer is Exeter, UK, and Data Path Office Network Services Ltd has been awarded the contract. The total contract value is GBP 37,390.58.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications infrastructure, particularly those proficient in the installation of Cat6a network outlets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Data Path Office Network Services Ltd, which can leverage their expertise in installation services, are particularly well-suited for these opportunities. The direct procurement method, chosen to expedite the process, highlights potential growth for small businesses able to deliver efficient, high-quality service, building relationships with educational institutions such as the University of Exeter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UE279143_2026

Notice Description

Installation of 70 x New Cat6a outlets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055307-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,158 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 6-12 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
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

DATA PATH OFFICE NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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