---
title: "Agricultural Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06550b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Agricultural Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06550b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of agricultural equipment, specifically a mower, under the category of specialist agricultural or forestry machinery. The procurement method involved a direct approach, executed below the threshold without competition. Although the process has reached the award stage, it reflects an active contract status starting from 21st July 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this contract falls under public undertaking, providing goods. The total contract value is £33,586 GBP. The process was governed by the legal basis outlined in UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for growth within the agricultural equipment sector, particularly for businesses specializing in goods related to agriculture and forestry machinery. ABA Groundcare (SW) Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in direct procurement processes with educational institutions. Companies with expertise in supplying niche agricultural machinery would benefit from exploring such tender opportunities, focusing on establishing strong relationships with public organisations like universities.

## Notice

Agricultural Equipment -mower

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013904-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,586 |

## 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 | ABA GROUNDCARE (SW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013904-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013904-2026
  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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