---
title: "UOEUE285966"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ecf3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-08-26"
---

# UOEUE285966

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ecf3

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## Summary

The University of Exeter procured 1,000 Yubico Security Keys. This is a goods requirement for computer-related equipment, intended to provide physical security keys for the university’s technology and information-security needs. The buying organisation is the University of Exeter, based at Northcote House in Exeter. The requirement covers one lot and was fulfilled by a single supplier. Businesses relevant to this requirement are distributors, resellers or manufacturers of Yubico security keys and related computer security hardware, particularly those able to supply a substantial batch to a UK university or similar public-sector organisation. The procurement concerns the supply of the keys rather than consultancy, software development, installation works or general IT support.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Insight Direct was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 22 July 2026 and runs from 23 July 2026 to 22 July 2027. Its value is £27,500 excluding VAT and £33,000 including VAT. The process had one lot, covering the supply of the Yubico security keys. The awarded requirement is classified as computer-related equipment. The contract is active, so the recorded outcome is an in-force award rather than a cancelled or unsuccessful procurement. The route indicates that the buyer met this requirement without inviting competing tenders.

This award shows that the University of Exeter buys physical authentication hardware in sizeable batches through a direct, below-threshold route. A supplier seeking to compete when a similar requirement returns would need reliable access to genuine Yubico security keys, the ability to fulfil a substantial single order, and robust distribution and delivery arrangements in the UK. Credibility would also depend on clear product identification, dependable stock or sourcing, accurate order fulfilment and the ability to deal with a university procurement team. Computer hardware distributors and specialist cybersecurity resellers are the closest fit. General IT contractors without a product supply capability, or firms focused only on consultancy and software, are less relevant to this requirement.

## Notice

X1000 Yubico Security Keys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081470-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Insight Direct |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081470-2026
  26th 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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