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UOEUE285966

University of Exeter

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26 Aug 2026 at 15:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured 1,000 Yubico Security Keys. This is a goods requirement for computer-related equipment, intended to provide physical security keys for the university’s technology and information-security needs. The buying organisation is the University of Exeter, based at Northcote House in Exeter. The requirement covers one lot and was fulfilled by a single supplier. Businesses relevant to this requirement are distributors, resellers or manufacturers of Yubico security keys and related computer security hardware, particularly those able to supply a substantial batch to a UK university or similar public-sector organisation. The procurement concerns the supply of the keys rather than consultancy, software development, installation works or general IT support.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Insight Direct was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 22 July 2026 and runs from 23 July 2026 to 22 July 2027. Its value is £27,500 excluding VAT and £33,000 including VAT. The process had one lot, covering the supply of the Yubico security keys. The awarded requirement is classified as computer-related equipment. The contract is active, so the recorded outcome is an in-force award rather than a cancelled or unsuccessful procurement. The route indicates that the buyer met this requirement without inviting competing tenders.

This award shows that the University of Exeter buys physical authentication hardware in sizeable batches through a direct, below-threshold route. A supplier seeking to compete when a similar requirement returns would need reliable access to genuine Yubico security keys, the ability to fulfil a substantial single order, and robust distribution and delivery arrangements in the UK. Credibility would also depend on clear product identification, dependable stock or sourcing, accurate order fulfilment and the ability to deal with a university procurement team. Computer hardware distributors and specialist cybersecurity resellers are the closest fit. General IT contractors without a product supply capability, or firms focused only on consultancy and software, are less relevant to this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOEUE285966

Notice Description

X1000 Yubico Security Keys

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ecf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081470-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 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
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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

Insight Direct

Further Information

Notice Documents

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