---
title: "UE277963"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069767"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# UE277963

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069767

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process titled "UE277963" for the Cat6a Wireless Upgrade project. This contract involves the installation of 112 new Cat6a outlets, falling under the services industry category, specifically for the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The procurement method was direct, conducted below threshold without competition. Situated in Exeter, United Kingdom, within the region UKK43, the contracting entity issued an award on 29 April 2026, and the contract commenced on 30 April 2026, with an end date of 28 April 2027. The contract value amounted to £54,651.97 gross, with a net value of £45,543.31. The awarded supplier is Data Path Office Network Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Crewkerne, United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data network services, including installation and maintenance. SMEs in the sector of network infrastructure upgrades are well-suited to pursue similar projects, as the procurement process favours smaller enterprises through direct contracts without competition. Such contracts can help bolster a company's portfolio and enhance their reputation in working with public undertakings, such as the University of Exeter, thereby opening doors to further opportunities in the academic sector and beyond.

## Notice

Cat6a Wireless Upgrade project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043800-2026 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,543 |

## 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 | DATA PATH OFFICE NETWORK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043800-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043800-2026
  13th 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

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