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title: "Cold Storage Monitoring System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f135"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-09-03"
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# Cold Storage Monitoring System

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f135

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## Summary

The University of Exeter procured a cold storage monitoring and alarm system for its existing network of sensors in laboratory facilities. The requirement is for sensor-based monitoring of cold storage, with alarm functionality to support oversight of storage conditions and alert the university to issues. This is a goods procurement, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The buyer is the University of Exeter, based in Exeter. The requirement is closely aligned with suppliers of cold-chain monitoring equipment, environmental monitoring systems, laboratory equipment monitoring, sensor networks and associated alarm solutions. Businesses would need to understand how monitoring systems connect with and operate alongside an existing installed sensor network rather than supplying an entirely standalone system.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Exeter used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, and awarded the requirement to Checkit Europe Limited. The contract was signed on 21 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £136,447 excluding VAT and £163,737 including VAT. The award covers one lot and relates to sensors for the cold storage monitoring system. The published outcome identifies Checkit Europe Limited as the selected supplier. No competitive evaluation basis or scored award criteria are recorded for this direct award.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from the University of Exeter for monitoring and alarm capability across cold storage used in laboratories. Suppliers considering future work with this buyer would need practical expertise in cold-chain or temperature-sensitive storage monitoring, sensor-based alerting and integration with an existing network rather than simply supplying general laboratory equipment. Credibility would come from showing that systems can monitor relevant storage environments reliably, generate actionable alarms and support laboratory operations without disrupting established sensor infrastructure. Businesses with experience delivering comparable monitoring solutions to universities, research organisations or laboratory environments would be well placed to demonstrate fit. The successful supplier was an SME, indicating that this type of requirement can be delivered by a specialist smaller business.

## Notice

Cold storage monitoring alarm system for Univerisity's existing network of sensors in laboratories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083439-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,447 |

## 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 | Checkit Europe Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083439-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083439-2026
  3rd September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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