Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Lancaster University
Top-five suppliers hold 100% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Lancaster University buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
4571790951725038184460Recent contracts
Latest Lancaster University contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Fit-Out Contractor for Charles Carter Building - AWARD
Overbury plc · 2026-07-21
Network Core: Wi-Fi Support Extension - AWARD
SCC · 2026-03-18
£286K
Painting and Decorating Framework - AWARD
George Jones and Son (Contractors) Ltd · 2026-02-27
Automatic and roller shutter doors maintenance and service - AWARD
GEZE UK LTD · 2025-04-02
Lancaster University External Print Framework - AWARD
Belmont Press Limited · 2025-02-05
NIRS Neuroimaging System
NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH · 2024-11-11
£290K
NIRS Neuroimaging System - AWARD
NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH · 2024-11-11
X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY - AWARD
Bruker UK Ltd · 2024-10-21
£275K
Clerk of Works for the Management School - East Estate Development Project - AWARD
J&B Consulting Ltd · 2024-09-19
£58K
Project Manager for LUMS Refurbishment (Phase 2 East) Project 2024 - AWARD
Identity Consult · 2024-05-29
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Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Lancaster University typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Fit-Out Contractor for Charles Carter Building - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-14
Lancaster University - Expressions of Interest (EOI)/Supplier Selection Stage invitation for Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework
Expires: 2026-12-31
Lancaster University - Spine Duct Strategic Improvements project - 4- year Framework
Expires: 2026-12-31
SP/22/1303 - Lancaster University Ground Mounted Solar Farm - AWARD
Expires: 2027-01-28
Provision of the Delivery of Hot and Cold Water Monitoring and Inspection Services
Expires: 2027-03-30
£80K
SP/24/1364 - The Provision of Airport Taxi Services - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
Quantity Surveying Services Framework - Selection Stage
Expires: 2027-07-24
Market analysis
Bidding into Lancaster University — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
26%
Awards to SMEs
100%
Top-5 supplier share
3%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 26% of Lancaster University’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Lancaster University
How much does Lancaster University spend on procurement?
Lancaster University awarded 25 contracts totalling £909K between 2023-09-01 and 2026-09-01, working with 23 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £227K.
Who are Lancaster University's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Lancaster University by total award value are NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH, SCC, Bruker UK Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 100% of contract value.
What does Lancaster University buy from suppliers?
Lancaster University's procurement is concentrated in construction work, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-09-01
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
Source portals
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- · Contracts Finder
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