---
title: "PO/2026/1138/CO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# PO/2026/1138/CO

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd53

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "PO/2026/1138/CO". This tender involves the purchase of two QCar 2 autonomous vehicle platforms and an associated Self-Driving Car Studio Upgrade to enhance their research and teaching in autonomous systems, robotics, and machine learning. The procurement method used was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. This contract, valued at £33,286.48 (net) with a gross amount of £39,943.77, was awarded to Quanser UK, a large supplier based in London. The contract span runs from 1st May 2026 to 1st June 2027, aligned under the industry's goods category of motor vehicles.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in autonomous vehicle technologies, robotics, and related educational tools, as institutions like the University of Exeter continue to invest in advanced research capabilities. Companies offering innovative solutions in these domains could find similar opportunities appealing, providing a pathway to establish partnerships with educational bodies looking to expand their technological resources. Firms that have a strong presence in the manufacturing or supply of autonomous systems and education-related robotics equipment would be well-positioned to engage with such procurements in the future, enhancing their market reach and business growth potential.

## Notice

Purchase of two QCar 2 autonomous vehicle platforms and associated Self-Driving Car Studio Upgrade to support research and teaching in autonomous systems, robotics, and machine learning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074555-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,286 |

## 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 | QUANSER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 09:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074555-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074555-2026
  6th August 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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