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Cold Storage Monitoring System

University of Exeter

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03 Sep 2026 at 12:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured a cold storage monitoring and alarm system for its existing network of sensors in laboratory facilities. The requirement is for sensor-based monitoring of cold storage, with alarm functionality to support oversight of storage conditions and alert the university to issues. This is a goods procurement, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The buyer is the University of Exeter, based in Exeter. The requirement is closely aligned with suppliers of cold-chain monitoring equipment, environmental monitoring systems, laboratory equipment monitoring, sensor networks and associated alarm solutions. Businesses would need to understand how monitoring systems connect with and operate alongside an existing installed sensor network rather than supplying an entirely standalone system.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Exeter used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, and awarded the requirement to Checkit Europe Limited. The contract was signed on 21 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £136,447 excluding VAT and £163,737 including VAT. The award covers one lot and relates to sensors for the cold storage monitoring system. The published outcome identifies Checkit Europe Limited as the selected supplier. No competitive evaluation basis or scored award criteria are recorded for this direct award.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from the University of Exeter for monitoring and alarm capability across cold storage used in laboratories. Suppliers considering future work with this buyer would need practical expertise in cold-chain or temperature-sensitive storage monitoring, sensor-based alerting and integration with an existing network rather than simply supplying general laboratory equipment. Credibility would come from showing that systems can monitor relevant storage environments reliably, generate actionable alarms and support laboratory operations without disrupting established sensor infrastructure. Businesses with experience delivering comparable monitoring solutions to universities, research organisations or laboratory environments would be well placed to demonstrate fit. The successful supplier was an SME, indicating that this type of requirement can be delivered by a specialist smaller business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Storage Monitoring System

Notice Description

Cold storage monitoring alarm system for Univerisity's existing network of sensors in laboratories.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,447 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 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

Checkit Europe Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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