--- title: "Research Digital Facilities Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f056" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f056" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f056.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f056.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Research Digital Facilities Management System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f056 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f056) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f056.json) ## Summary The procurement process under discussion has been conducted by the University of Exeter for the Research Digital Facilities Management System. Located in Exeter, UK, the University serves as the buying organisation in this particular procurement process, which falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on facilities management software development services. The procurement process, initiated in 2025 and awarded in 2026, was carried out using an open method, which involved a competitive tender below the threshold. Significant dates included the publication of a tender notice on 8 December 2025, the extension of the opportunity deadline to 23 January 2026, and the award of the contract on 22 May 2026. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2029, with the option for up to two 12-month extensions. This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT and software development within the UK. With an emphasis on technical proficiency (80% of the award criteria), companies capable of delivering comprehensive facilities management software solutions stand to gain significantly. Businesses engaged in or entering the market for digital management systems and software development may leverage this opportunity to expand their foothold in the educational sector by engaging with a reputable institution like the University of Exeter. The engagement promises not only a stable revenue source but also a potential platform for showcasing innovation in supporting world-class research facilities. ## Notice At the University of Exeter, our Research Facilities play a vital role in supporting world-class research and innovation. These facilities provide specialist spaces, equipment, and technical expertise across a range of disciplines, and are used by internal academic teams as well as commercial and industry partners. A key objective for the Research Facilities Digital Management System is to enable more effective cost recovery across Research Facilities, while supporting streamlined operations management. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047554-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | £125,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £71,938 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INNAXYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212420 - Facilities management software development services and software development services suite - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72514200 - Facilities management services for computer systems development ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 09:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047554-2026 - 18 Dec 2025 at 11:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084265-2025 - 8 Dec 2025 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080424-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047554-2026 22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084265-2025 18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080424-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100678&TID105926&B= - https://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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