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Sample analysis services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Aug 2026 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter commissioned chemical analysis of samples for a research project. This is a laboratory and research-support services requirement, involving the testing and analysis of research samples rather than the supply of goods or construction works. The buyer is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter. The work is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The requirement sits within research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The selected provider is a specialist laboratory services business, indicating that the work is suited to organisations able to undertake chemical sample analysis for an academic research programme and provide technically reliable laboratory outputs to the university.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The University of Exeter used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Veritas Laboratory Services Limited was selected for the sample analysis services. The contract was signed on 25 June 2026 and runs from 26 June 2026 to 31 October 2026. Its value is £56,355 including applicable taxes, and the award is below threshold. The contract is active. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, and the requirement was presented as a single completed lot. The award relates to the full sample analysis services requirement for the research project.

This award shows that the University of Exeter has a defined need for outsourced chemical sample analysis to support research, with a short, focused service period and a modest contract scale. Competitors seeking similar work from this buyer would need credible laboratory capability, appropriate methods and equipment for chemical analysis, and the capacity to process research samples reliably within an agreed delivery window. Evidence of accurate results, quality assurance, clear reporting and experience supporting academic or research projects would strengthen a supplier’s position. The selected supplier is an SME laboratory services company, showing that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only by a large multidisciplinary contractor. Understanding the university’s research needs and direct-award purchasing route would also be commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sample analysis services

Notice Description

Chemical analysis of samples for a research project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074774-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,355 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
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

VERITAS LABORATORY SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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