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UEOCS0562232026

University of Exeter

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15 Sep 2026 at 12:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured specialist services for its Strategic Valves Installation Project. The requirement covers civil engineering consultancy and associated engineering support, including COW, contractor liaison, RO/NRO authorisation, site supervision, preparation of a quality assurance pack, and provision of as-fitted information to the network designer so gas drawings can be updated. This is a services contract rather than a supply or construction package. The buying organisation is the University of Exeter, based in Exeter. The requirement concerns the University’s gas network and valve installation activities, with the appointed provider supporting delivery, coordination, authorisation, oversight and technical record updates for the project.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. It was a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, covering a single lot. Yorath Engineering Limited was selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 14 May 2026 and runs from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2027. Its value is £17,518 excluding VAT, or £21,021.60 including VAT. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender. The contract remains in force for the stated period, and the underlying tender is recorded as complete. The published outcome identifies the requirement as civil engineering consultancy services.

This requirement indicates demand from the University of Exeter for a specialist engineering consultancy able to support gas-valve installation projects from contractor coordination through to technical close-out. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability in contractor liaison, RO/NRO authorisation, site supervision and quality assurance, together with the ability to produce accurate as-fitted information for network drawing updates. The work suits an engineering business that can combine site-based oversight with controlled technical documentation and understands the interfaces between installation contractors, authorising roles and network designers. The appointed supplier is an SME, showing that this type of specialist requirement can be delivered by a focused engineering consultancy rather than only a large multidisciplinary contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UEOCS0562232026

Notice Description

Strategic Valves Installation Project-provision of services including COW, Contractors Liaison, RO/NRO Authorisation, Site Supervision, QA Pack, Providing as-fitted information to Network Designer for updating of gas drawings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fa0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,518 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 14 May 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

Yorath Engineering Limited

Further Information

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