---
title: "Cast iron replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065655"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065655.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Cast iron replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065655

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## Summary

The University of Exeter recently concluded a contract for cast iron replacement across various buildings. This process, categorised under 'works', falls within the sewerage work sector. The procurement was executed via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, resulting in an active award to React Water Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £49,918 GBP, commenced on the 8th of July 2025 and concluded on the 1st of December 2025. The procurement initiative was based on the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The award documentation was finalised on the 2nd of July 2025, and the contract details have been published as of the 17th of February 2026.

This contract provides strategic opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil works, particularly those specialising in plumbing and pipe replacement services. The direct procurement method, increasingly adopted due to efficiency in execution, is especially beneficial to SMEs like React Water Services Ltd. Companies capable of delivering quality and timely infrastructure services without the complexity of competitive tendering may find similar future contracts appealing for expanding their operations and establishing trust with reputable institutions like the University of Exeter.

## Notice

Cast iron replacement - Various Buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014430-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,918 |

## 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 | REACT WATER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232410 - Sewerage work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014430-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014430-2026
  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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