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title: "Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660df

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a tender process for a "Service Contract," earmarked for the maintenance of a specialised mass spectrometer. This service, classified under the industry category of research laboratory services, involves a two-year contract commencing on 13th June 2025 and ending on 12th June 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, due to the exclusive expertise required, with Waters Limited awarded the contract, valued at £108,160.92 GBP. The contract includes performance maintenance visits and rapid repair services, crucial for supporting research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). Key procurement stages of this contract are concluded with the award status marked as active.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses within the scientific and engineering services sector, especially those linked to laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance. Firms specialising in high-calibre research equipment maintenance are strategically positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. Waters Limited, the manufacturer with a longstanding relationship with the University of Exeter, provided essential services given their unique understanding and capability in maintaining the specific mass spectrometer. Businesses adept with bespoke model servicing might seek partnership or future tender opportunities where specialised equipment knowledge is paramount. Companies with expertise in fast repairs and high-performance equipment maintenance should consider elevating their service offerings in anticipation of forthcoming tenders requiring rapid response times and specialised technical proficiency.

## Notice

A 2-year service contract including two performance maintenance visits and fast response time to ensure the mass spec is performing accurately and is reliable. Fast repairs are essential to minimise down time and delays to research. Research is MRC grant funded. Waters are the manufacturer of this highly specialised Mass Spectrometer. The system cannot be serviced and repaired by a 3rd party, due to the specific parts and the specialist field engineers that are required. The equipment has been exclusively maintained by the manufacturer for over 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018945-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,160 |

## 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 4QJ |
| 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018945-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018945-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- http://www.waters.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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