---
title: "Service Contract SEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654a1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Service Contract SEM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654a1

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter pertains to a service contract for the maintenance and repair of the TESCAN VEGA3 GMU LaB6 SEM, classified under medical and precision equipment services. The tender was executed directly below the threshold without competition, with the contract commencing on 26th September 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2026. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this procurement has transitioned beyond the award stage, and the contract is active. Key dates include the contract signing on 26th August 2025 and the publication of contract details notice on 16th February 2026. The industry categorisation falls under repair and maintenance services. 

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific and technical equipment services, particularly those involved in medical and precision equipment maintenance. As the procurement method was direct and below competition threshold, SMEs that are well-versed in handling advanced laboratory equipment would be suitable to engage in similar educational sector contracts. The involvement of Tescan-uk Ltd as the active supplier highlights the opening for service providers in the Huntingdon region and underscores the potential for future growth in university procurement contracts, particularly for specialised equipment maintenance and services.

## Notice

Service Contract SEM -TESCAN VEGA3 GMU LaB6 SEM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013745-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,130 |

## 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 | TESCAN-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013745-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013745-2026
  16th 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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