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title: "Material Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069532"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-10"
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# Material Testing

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069532

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## Summary

Coventry University recently completed the procurement process for a "Material Testing" service, which aligns with the objectives of promoting a circular economy and industrial decarbonisation. This procurement, categorised under environmental services, aimed to enhance material recovery and reduce carbon emissions by prioritising recycling over landfill disposal. The procurement was conducted directly, without competition, due to it being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £44,166 (exclusive of VAT), was active from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026. It was awarded to EMR Group Limited, based in Cheshire, signalling the completion of this public authority's procurement process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, specifically those focusing on waste management, recycling, and material recovery. Companies capable of innovating in resource efficiency or contributing to decarbonisation efforts can see considerable growth and market positioning opportunities by engaging in similar government contracts. While this particular contract was procured without competition, understanding such processes can prepare businesses of various scales, particularly those with relevant expertise, for future tenders where competitive procurement methods may be employed.

## Notice

This activity supports the objectivesThis activity supports the objectives highlighted in the Circular Economy and Industrial Decarbonisation Workshop by prioritizing material recovery, reuse, and recycling over landfill disposal. By recovering valuable resources and reducing waste, the service contributes to lowering carbon emissions associated with material handling and disposal, while promoting circular economy practices and improved resource efficiency. highlighted in the Circular Economy and Industrial Decarbonisation Workshop by prioritising material recovery, reuse, and recycling over landfill disposal. By recovering valuable resources and reducing waste, the service contributes to lowering carbon emissions associated with material handling and disposal, while promoting circular economy practices and improved resource efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042771-2026 |
| 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 | 10 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,166 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 10 May 2026 at 20:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042771-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042771-2026
  10th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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