---
title: "PO/2026/1123/AW"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069593"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069593"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069593.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069593.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# PO/2026/1123/AW

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069593

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069593)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069593.json)

## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of fume cabinets for the new Chemical Engineering Laboratory located in the Harrison building. This tender, titled "PO/2026/1123/AW", pertains to the goods industry category, specifically laboratory furniture. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, finally awarding the contract to SAFELAB SYSTEMS LIMITED. The contract commenced on 25th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £37,602 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised laboratory equipment. The procurement method indicates a more streamlined selection process, potentially advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SAFELAB SYSTEMS LIMITED, which specialise in laboratory systems. Such businesses can leverage these opportunities to expand their clientele within the academic sector, offering tailored solutions to educational institutions in the UK region.

## Notice

The purchase of fume cabinets for the new Chemical Engineering Laboratory in the Harrison building

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042937-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,602 |

## 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 | SAFELAB SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042937-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042937-2026
  11th May 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

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069593. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069593.json.