---
title: "North Cloisters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065626"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065626.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# North Cloisters

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065626

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process titled "North Cloisters - Upgrades," focusing on construction work in Exeter, United Kingdom. Categorised under "works" in the construction industry, this direct procurement process was defined as below threshold, conducted without competition. The contract, awarded to Mercury Construction (sw) Ltd, commenced on 31st December 2025 and will end on 2nd March 2026. Key milestones include the award date of 17th February 2026 with the endeavour initiated as a tender process, and the contract signed on 11th July 2025. The procurement operation is managed from Northcote House in Exeter by the University's procurement team.

This procurement process presents a distinct opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction upgrades to collaborate with prominent institutions like the University of Exeter. Although undertaken without competition, the project's focus on modernising the North Cloisters could stimulate growth for construction firms with expertise in similar projects. Businesses with capacity for works contracts would benefit from aligning their services to meet the requirements of public undertaking organisations, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations in educational infrastructure projects.

## Notice

North Cloisters - Upgrades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014362-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,072 |

## 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 | MERCURY CONSTRUCTION (SW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014362-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014362-2026
  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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