---
title: "UOE_2025_080_MC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068dc5"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# UOE_2025_080_MC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068dc5

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has initiated a public procurement process to enhance the Safer Seas and Rivers Service app while collaborating with the University of Galway on an experimental survey. This contract, identified as UOE_2025_080_MC, falls under the category of IT services, including consulting and software development. Located in Exeter, UK, the procurement is complete and was carried out using a direct method, allowing selection below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 16th March 2026 and spans from 17th March 2026 to 15th March 2027, with a gross value of £38,750.11.

This procurement provides a strategic opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services to partner with academia in enhancing vital environmental applications. Surfers Against Sewage, a small to medium enterprise (SME) recognised for its contributions, has been awarded this contract. Such opportunities can foster business growth for enterprises involved in software development and IT consultancy, as they collaborate on innovative environmental projects, supporting both technology advancement and research initiatives. Therefore, businesses looking to expand in this sector should consider similar projects that intersect technology with ecological research and support.

## Notice

deliver enhancements to the Safer Seas and Rivers Service app and provide active support to the University of Galway research team in the development of their experimental survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,750 |

## 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 | SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2026
  29th April 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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