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title: "Environmental research services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6b0"
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# Environmental research services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6b0

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for environmental research services, aiming to review existing research project literature, perform data analysis, and report findings. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region, and falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement followed a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Forest Research. The contract commenced on 7 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2026, having been signed on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research services, particularly those with capabilities in literature review and data analysis. Large-scale businesses or those aspiring to grow in the realm of research and consultancy may find this procurement process beneficial for establishing or expanding their partnerships with prominent institutions like the University of Exeter. The procurement method chosen for this project indicates a streamlined approach, favouring entities familiar with direct engagement in public sector contracts without the need for a competitive bidding process.

## Notice

Environmental research review of existing research project literature and subsequent data analysis and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049856-2026 |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,280 |

## 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 4QJ |
| 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 | FOREST RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049856-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049856-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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