---
title: "PO/2026/1089/CO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# PO/2026/1089/CO

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674dd

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## Summary

The University of Exeter recently completed a procurement process for a biodegradation kit and associated items, with the procurement reaching the contract award stage on 26 March 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of goods and services and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to ECHO Instruments d.o.o., a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Slovenia, contributing to the international scope of this procurement. The contract commenced on 25 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 24 February 2027, with a gross value of £40,450.07.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying biodegradation kits, compressors, and electric sensors, as it highlights the demand within academic institutions for specific research equipment. The tender is particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their reach into educational and research sectors across borders. Given the direct procurement method, companies with innovative solutions that meet specific buyer requirements could find similar opportunities without the necessity for competitive bidding.

## Notice

Biodegradation kit and associated items

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027817-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,450 |

## 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 | ECHO INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 42123000 - Compressors

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027817-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027817-2026
  26th March 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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