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PO/2026/1138/CO

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Aug 2026 at 09:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "PO/2026/1138/CO". This tender involves the purchase of two QCar 2 autonomous vehicle platforms and an associated Self-Driving Car Studio Upgrade to enhance their research and teaching in autonomous systems, robotics, and machine learning. The procurement method used was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. This contract, valued at £33,286.48 (net) with a gross amount of £39,943.77, was awarded to Quanser UK, a large supplier based in London. The contract span runs from 1st May 2026 to 1st June 2027, aligned under the industry's goods category of motor vehicles.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in autonomous vehicle technologies, robotics, and related educational tools, as institutions like the University of Exeter continue to invest in advanced research capabilities. Companies offering innovative solutions in these domains could find similar opportunities appealing, providing a pathway to establish partnerships with educational bodies looking to expand their technological resources. Firms that have a strong presence in the manufacturing or supply of autonomous systems and education-related robotics equipment would be well-positioned to engage with such procurements in the future, enhancing their market reach and business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO/2026/1138/CO

Notice Description

Purchase of two QCar 2 autonomous vehicle platforms and associated Self-Driving Car Studio Upgrade to support research and teaching in autonomous systems, robotics, and machine learning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,286 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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 4QH
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

QUANSER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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