Construction Contract Leads
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 29th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-079389 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Inspection of ventilation system |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £270,000 |
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 29th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-079389 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Inspection of ventilation system |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £270,000 |
Scope
Reference
UOE/2026/170
Description
The University of Exeter is seeking to appoint a competent and experienced contractor to undertake the inspection, cleaning, certification and reporting of catering extract ductwork and ventilation systems. The appointed supplier will be expected to deliver services in accordance with all relevant legislation, TR19 requirements and industry best practice, ensuring that systems are maintained in a safe, clean and compliant condition. Through this procurement process, the University is seeking to identify a supplier with the technical expertise, resources, management capability and continuous improvement ethos necessary to deliver a high-quality service across a diverse and operationally complex estate.
Total value (estimated)
- £270,000 excluding VAT
- £324,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2030
- Possible extension to 10 January 2032
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 November 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110553&TID100115556&B=
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 December 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The market is well-established and sufficiently understood by the University. The requirement itself relates to a clearly defined specification without any bespoke / innovative features.
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Adam Rossiter
Email: a.m.rossiter [at] exeter.ac.uk
Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government