Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Heriot-Watt University
Top-five suppliers hold 40% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Heriot-Watt University buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Heriot-Watt University contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Amazon Business eMarketplace to Facilitate Tail-End Spend
Amazon Business UK · 2026-10-16
£500K
PPM & Cleaning Contract for Main Oriam Roof and Oriam Tennis Roof
Opal Access Limited · 2026-07-29
£388K
Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier
Cambridge Raman Imaging Srl · 2026-07-23
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)
Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd · 2026-07-02
£378K
Window Cleaning Services
Brew Contract Cleaning Ltd · 2026-06-18
£400K
Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Design Services
RSP Consulting Engineers LLP · 2026-06-01
£175K
Waste Management Services
Enva Scotland Limited · 2026-05-07
£1.1M
Purchase of Closed-Cycle Helium Cryogenic System
attocube systems AG · 2026-04-26
£165K
Purchase of Stimulated Raman Laser & Multi-Channel Lock-In Amplifier
Cambridge Raman Imaging Srl · 2026-04-21
Oriam Grass Pitch Maintenance Services
Greentech Sportsturf Ltd · 2026-03-12
£39K
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Bidding into Heriot-Watt University — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
71%
Awards to SMEs
40%
Top-5 supplier share
2%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 71% of Heriot-Watt University’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Heriot-Watt University
How much does Heriot-Watt University spend on procurement?
Heriot-Watt University awarded 67 contracts totalling £9.2M between 2023-11-08 and 2026-11-08, working with 53 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £188K.
Who are Heriot-Watt University's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Heriot-Watt University by total award value are Enva Scotland Limited, Photonic Solutions Ltd, Kinetic Solutions Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 40% of contract value.
What does Heriot-Watt University buy from suppliers?
Heriot-Watt University's procurement is concentrated in laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), repair and maintenance services, sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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