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title: "Scientific equipment upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aec0"
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# Scientific equipment upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aec0

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the "Scientific equipment upgrade," essential for a research project. This contract, under the public authority's sub-central government industry category, is based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award date set on 14th May 2026, and the contract period spans from 25th May to 30th September 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, indicating a process below the threshold, without competition. This procurement focuses on goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and was awarded to Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME.

This tender signifies a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those capable of offering precision and quality without engaging in competitive bidding processes. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises, which can navigate direct procurement effectively, stand to benefit considerably. This engagement not only provides a platform for reinforcing business relationships with esteemed institutions like the University of Exeter but also supports growth through high-profile, impactful projects in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Upgrade to existing scientific equipment for use in a research project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053347-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,965 |

## 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 | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053347-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053347-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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