---
title: "Metering Installation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ad5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Metering Installation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ad5

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the metering installation at a substation, under the industry category of construction works. The contract, awarded on 22nd April 2025, involves 'substation construction work' and is valued at £46,800. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and the associated contract runs from 31st December 2025 to 30th June 2026. Located in Exeter, UK, the tender progressed through the award stage on 24th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in substation construction work. With direct procurement methods such as this, suppliers can establish valuable relationships with public institutions like the University of Exeter, potentially leading to further projects without the usual competition hurdles. The awarded supplier, Sse Contracting, exemplifies the advantage SMEs can gain in this category of procurement, providing specialised services efficiently and effectively.

## Notice

Substation metering Installation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016400-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,800 |

## 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 | SSE CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232220 - Substation construction work

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016400-2026
  24th 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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