---
title: "PO/2026/1121/RL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e1b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# PO/2026/1121/RL

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e1b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the award of a service contract titled "PO/2026/1121/RL" for the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the competition threshold, with a contract period from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2031. The contract, with a gross value of £45,360.60, was awarded to Leica Microsyst on 19th March 2026, confirming the active status of both the award and contract during this stage.

This tender offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in repair and maintenance services. Businesses versed in working without competitive bidding can find this type of procurement rewarding, leveraging the opportunity provided by institutions such as the University of Exeter. It creates potential for sustained revenue streams over a five-year contract term, and businesses operating within the United Kingdom could benefit from targeting similar contracts to expand their clientele and services portfolio.

## Notice

Service contract 2026-2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039249-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,800 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039249-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039249-2026
  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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