---
title: "Provide Teaching space"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655f6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Provide Teaching space

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655f6

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for providing an optimised teaching space as part of a construction works project. The procurement process was initiated without competition, using a direct method, falling below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Escentral Limited based in Bristol, UK. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically construction work, and is detailed by CPV code 45000000. The contract spans from 31st December 2025 to 1st July 2026, with a gross value of GBP 41,966 and was signed on 21st August 2025.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the construction industry interested in collaborating with public sector universities on infrastructure projects. SMEs, in particular, might find engaging with organisations like the University of Exeter beneficial for both reputation and experience. Escentral Limited's involvement showcases how tendering processes can be an advantageous avenue for business expansion, allowing companies to secure public contracts that facilitate their growth and visibility. Construction firms with expertise in educational infrastructure development are particularly well-suited for such projects, providing a platform to showcase their capabilities in optimising spaces for learning environments.

## Notice

Provide Teaching space - Optimisation project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014289-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,966 |

## 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 | ESCENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014289-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014289-2026
  17th 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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