---
title: "UOECS0583222026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07784a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Exeter"
published: "2026-09-23"
---

# UOECS0583222026

Buyer: University of Exeter  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07784a

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## Summary

The University of Exeter procured maintenance of its aquarium IAT system, including scheduled works in September 2026 and March 2027. This is a specialist maintenance service for aquarium equipment. The procurement does not identify a delivery address, so the work’s precise location cannot be established from the available details.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Fairfield Controlec Ltd. The University used a direct award below the competition threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 7 August 2026 and runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 August 2027. Its value is £40,147.07 including tax. The service was not divided into separate lots. The available details do not set out evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility conditions.

For suppliers considering comparable work for the University of Exeter, this award shows demand for specialist aquarium IAT system maintenance, including scheduled maintenance visits. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to maintain this type of system and carry out planned works reliably. The award was made directly without competition, so the recorded process provides no evidence of evaluation criteria or specific qualification requirements. Fairfield Controlec Ltd, the selected supplier, is a small or medium-sized enterprise. The requirement is focused on aquarium system maintenance rather than general facilities work; suppliers should therefore be able to show relevant technical capability and capacity for scheduled service delivery.

## Notice

TC306 Aquarium Maintenance Service of IAT system, scheduled works for September 2026 and March 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089981-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,455 |

## 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 | Fairfield Controlec Ltd. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089981-2026
  23rd 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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