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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Colony management services" was conducted by the University of Exeter, a sub-central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The project falls within the services industry category, specifically laboratory services. This procurement was completed via a direct method below the threshold without competitive bidding. The contract commenced on 6th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th June 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 5th June 2026. The services are to be delivered in the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory and colony management services. With a gross contract value of £80,000, it is well-suited for large-scale service providers with capabilities in maintaining research colonies. Entities like Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh Limited, which successfully secured this contract, exemplify the type of businesses that can thrive by showcasing specialised expertise, reliability, and readiness to fulfil the specific service requirements for public sector research projects. Such opportunities can enable businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term collaborations with reputable academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Colony management services

Notice Description

Colony management services for existing research project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070184-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 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
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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

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES EDINBURGH

Further Information

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