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06 Aug 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification, is managing a procurement process for "Sample analysis services," specifically for the chemical analysis of samples linked to a research project. The procurement falls under the services category with the procurement method identified as 'direct,' indicating a below-threshold procurement executed without competition. The process has reached the contract award stage, and the contract, which is valued at £56,355, commenced on 26th June 2026 and will conclude on 31st October 2026. This service is delivered in the United Kingdom, particularly focused in the South West region (UKK).

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those offering chemical analysis capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Veritas Laboratory Services Limited, with expertise in consultancy services, would find this tender relevant and potentially advantageous, as they have been awarded the contract. This award highlights opportunities for laboratories and service providers specializing in chemical analysis to engage with academic institutions keen on outsourcing analytical aspects of research projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sample analysis services

Notice Description

Chemical analysis of samples for a research project.

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 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

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

VERITAS LABORATORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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