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title: "Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment"
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# Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3b8b38e-2d32-48ae-9e7b-5c54bbdfc2c2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment" was conducted by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" and covers the maintenance of university-owned cleaning equipment in the South West region. The procurement was part of a mini-competition under the NWUPC framework agreement for Cleaning Solutions, Lot 6. The process was at the award stage as of 7th April 2026, with the contract period running from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, specifically those adept at handling cleaning equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the tender's suitability requirements. The substantial contract value of £180,000, awarded to AUK Supplies Ltd, highlights the potential for business growth and expansion for firms in this sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the maintenance of University owned cleaning equipment. The contract has been awarded via mini-competition under the NWUPC framework agreement for Cleaning Solutions, Lot 6 'Cleaning Equipment Supply & Maintenance'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174d2728-2bf4-40c3-a81a-ce2f32dc6818 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUK SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174d2728-2bf4-40c3-a81a-ce2f32dc6818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174d2728-2bf4-40c3-a81a-ce2f32dc6818
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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