---
title: "Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064cb9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064cb9

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed a direct procurement process for the "Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer," a good categorised under industrial freezers. The procurement was carried out without competition, below the threshold, as per the UKPGA 2023/54 regulations. Located in Exeter, in the UKK43 region, the university serves as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £44,725, was awarded to Sciquip Ltd, a supplier based in Rotherham, UK. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with the contract period running from 24th June 2025 to 23rd June 2026, and it remains active with all related transactions successfully completed as of February 2026.

This contract presents notable opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-end industrial equipment, particularly those that can supply advanced ultracold freezers. Engaging in privately negotiated contracts such as these could provide significant inroads and long-term relationships with educational institutions like the University of Exeter. Businesses in the scientific and industrial manufacturing sectors, especially those familiar with public tendering and direct procurement procedures, stand to benefit from aligning themselves with such esteemed buyers. Successful fulfilment of these tenders can fortify a business's position within the market and open doors to future public undertakings and collaborations.

## Notice

Stirling VAULT100 ULT Freezer with Stirling ultracold 780 rac

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011947-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,725 |

## 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 | SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711124 - Industrial freezers

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011947-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011947-2026
  10th 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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