---
title: "Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06124c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06124c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06124c

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the award stage of a direct procurement titled "Service Contract," specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The contract is part of the services industry category and pertains to the region of Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted below threshold without competition and involved the signing of a contract on 11th July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 21st July 2025 and ending on 21st July 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is Agilent Technologies, notable for its engagement as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting a focused procurement strategy by the University's procurement operations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and precision equipment repair and maintenance, especially those classified as SMEs. The absence of competition in this direct procurement process indicates that well-established relationships and niche expertise are key to securing such contracts. Businesses similar to Agilent Technologies, which demonstrate specialised knowledge and can provide reliable services within specified industry categories, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. This contract exemplifies how targeted capabilities in crucial service areas can lead to successful business growth through public sector engagements.

## Notice

Service Contract BRONZE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008162-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,251 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 15:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008162-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008162-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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