---
title: "UOECS0561682026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f9f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-09-15"
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# UOECS0561682026

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f9f4

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## Summary

The University of Exeter commissioned architectural design services associated with the Expo Lab Lecture Theatre. The requirement covers architectural work supporting that facility, rather than construction or general building services. The buyer is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter, and the work is associated with its Exeter operations. The procurement is categorised as services, with the relevant classification being architectural design services (CPV 71220000). The requirement was arranged as a single lot and was delivered for the university’s Expo Lab Lecture Theatre project. The selected provider was Grainge Architects, an Exeter-based small and medium-sized enterprise specialising in architectural services.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Exeter used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Grainge Architects was selected as the supplier for the single lot. The contract was signed on 11 May 2026 and runs from 12 May 2026 to 12 May 2027. Its value is £34,000 excluding VAT, or £40,800 including VAT. The award covers the architectural design services associated with the Expo Lab Lecture Theatre. The published procurement information identifies the requirement as being based on a quotation dated 10 April 2026; the award record does not set out a competitive evaluation or scoring basis because the contract was awarded without competition.

For architectural practices, this procurement indicates demand from the University of Exeter for project-specific design services supporting specialist university facilities. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate relevant architectural design capability for lecture theatres or comparable institutional environments, with the ability to work against a defined client brief and quotation. The selected supplier was an Exeter-based SME, showing that a smaller practice can be suitable for this type of university requirement. Local knowledge and the capacity to provide a focused service for a single facility may be commercially relevant. Firms tracking similar work should be prepared to respond to a direct, quotation-led requirement and show clear experience delivering architectural services for public or higher-education clients.

## Notice

Provision of architectural services associated with Expo Lab Lecture Theatre as per quote dated 10th April 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087230-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,000 |

## 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 | Grainge Architects Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087230-2026
  15th September 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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