---
title: "Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b18"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b18

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a procurement process for a service contract titled "Service Contract - 3500 Genetic Analyzer," falling under the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment category. This procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, categorized as below threshold. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, the contract began on 12th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 11th November 2026, with a total value of £48,446.96 GBP. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th February 2026, with Life Technologies Ltd, an SME based in Paisley, United Kingdom, winning the contract as the supplier.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of medical and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in high-precision equipment servicing are well-placed to seek similar opportunities, especially those equipped to offer competitive, high-quality solutions within the public undertaking category. The direct procurement approach highlights the University of Exeter's inclination towards effective and timely solutions, presenting an advantageous environment for businesses that can swiftly adapt and meet the specific needs of public-sector clients.

## Notice

Service Contract - 3500 Genetic Analyzer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011366-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,446 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011366-2026
  9th February 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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