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title: "PO20261158CO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06fa1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-09-15"
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# PO20261158CO

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fa1d

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## Summary

The University of Exeter bought a STRYDE 90 Node Laptop System for seismic acquisition and environmental intelligence research. The equipment supports research activities in the UK and Kenya and falls within the seismic equipment category. The requirement was for goods rather than construction or consultancy services. The buying organisation is the University of Exeter, based in Exeter, and the work supported by the system spans the UK and Kenya. The selected supplier, STRYDE Limited, is a small or medium-sized enterprise specialising in the supplied system. This requirement is relevant to manufacturers, authorised suppliers and specialist technology businesses able to provide seismic acquisition equipment for research use across these locations.

The procurement has been completed and the contract is active. The University of Exeter used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, for one lot. STRYDE Limited was awarded the contract on 2 June 2026, and the contract was signed on 2 June 2026. Its value is USD 26,758.63. The contract runs from 3 June 2026 to 3 June 2027. The awarded requirement covers the STRYDE 90 Node Laptop System and seismic equipment. The award remains active, while the tender is recorded as complete. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis identified as the Procurement Act 2023.

This award provides a clear indication that the University of Exeter uses specialist seismic acquisition technology to support environmental intelligence and research activity in the UK and Kenya. Businesses considering future work with this buyer would need credible capability to supply a complete STRYDE 90 Node Laptop System or comparable seismic acquisition equipment, rather than general-purpose laptops or unrelated research technology. Relevant suppliers are likely to include seismic equipment manufacturers, specialist distributors, authorised technology partners and businesses able to support research users working across more than one country. The requirement also shows demand at a focused, single-system scale, making it particularly relevant to specialist SMEs with a defined seismic technology offer.

## Notice

Purchase of a STRYDE 90 Node Laptop System for use by the University of Exeter for seismic acquisition and environmental intelligence research activities in the UK and Kenya.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087301-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,758 |

## 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 | STRYDE Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38293000 - Seismic equipment

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087301-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087301-2026
  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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