Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Swansea University
Top-five suppliers hold 71% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Swansea University buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
79950000
7995000039130000
3913000045310000
4531000079340000
7934000039290000
3929000033790000
3379000033690000
3369000079410000
7941000060170000
6017000045210000
4521000080420000
8042000079980000
7998000034130000
3413000079310000
7931000092620000
9262000080510000
8051000080530000
8053000038510000
3851000022210000
2221000042410000
42410000Recent contracts
Latest Swansea University contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
SU165(26) Anatomage Virtual Cadaver Tables
Anatomage Inc · 2026-06-03
£162K
SU131(26) Contract Hire of Acoustic Receivers for NNB GENCo(HPC) Ltd funded projects
Atlantic Salmon Trust · 2026-05-22
£37K
SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China
Ping Pong Digital Ltd · 2026-03-27
£550K
SU74(26) Kier Hardie Lift Replacement Works
Kone PLC · 2026-03-12
£250K
SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media
UCAS Media Ltd · 2026-02-27
£1.5M
SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media
UCAS Media Ltd · 2026-02-13
£1.5M
SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media
UCAS Media Ltd · 2026-02-13
£1.5M
SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media
UCAS Media Ltd · 2026-02-13
£1.5M
SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media
UCAS Media Ltd · 2026-02-13
£1.5M
SU132(26) UCAS Exhibitions and Digital Media
UCAS Media Ltd · 2026-02-13
£1.5M
SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029
JISC SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-01-29
£133K
SU126(26) The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028
JISC Service Ltd · 2026-01-29
£30K
SU92(26) BMJ Read and Publish subscription via the JISC R&P Framework Agreement
JISC SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-01-29
£56K
SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off
JISC Services Ltd · 2026-01-29
£143K
SU93(26) Royal Society Journals Read and Publish
JISC SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-01-29
£45K
SU78(26) Calamari Time Management Software
Calamari sp. z o.o. sp. k. · 2026-01-19
£65K
SU21(26) HE profile subscription and advertising with supplier IDP Connect Ltd
IDP CONNECT LTD · 2026-01-08
£380K
SU21(26) HE profile subscription and advertising with supplier IDP Connect Ltd
IDP CONNECT LTD · 2025-12-17
£380K
SU21(26) Higher Education profile subscription and advertising packages (IDP Connect Ltd)
IDP Connect Ltd · 2025-12-16
£380K
SU43(26) Student Recruitment Market intelligence Services
UCAS Media Ltd · 2025-12-09
£486K
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Open opportunities
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Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works
Deadline: 2026-09-13
£5.0M
SU64(26) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Laboratory & Hazardous Substance Management System for Swansea University
£240K
SU69(26) Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for Laboratory & Hazardous Substance Management System
£300K
SU64(26) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - Laboratory & Hazardous Substance Management System for Swansea University
£240K
SU131(25) Provision of Online Learning - Design and Build Services
SU131(25) Provision of Online Learning - Design and Build Services
£1.0M
SU131(25) Provision of Online Learning - Design and Build Services
Provision of Online Learning - Student Marketing and Recruitment Services
£1.0M
Provision of Online Learning
Provision of Security Guarding Services
Supply of a solvent evaporator
Supply of Vibration Capable Environmental Test Chamber
Swansea Bay Sports Park
Swansea Bay Sports Park
Swansea Bay Sports Park
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Swansea University typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
SU74(26) Kier Hardie Lift Replacement Works
Expires: 2026-07-03
£250K
SU09(26) Contract Award for Data Collection for Survey-based Study of the 2026 Senedd Election
Expires: 2026-11-30
£278K
Market analysis
Bidding into Swansea University — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
71%
Top-5 supplier share
26d
Avg response window
27d
Median response window
29mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Swansea University
How much does Swansea University spend on procurement?
Swansea University awarded 134 contracts totalling £35.9M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 92 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £492K.
Who are Swansea University's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Swansea University by total award value are UCAS Media Ltd, BOF Group Ltd, JW Bowkett Electrical Installations Ltd . The top five suppliers together hold 71% of contract value.
What does Swansea University buy from suppliers?
Swansea University's procurement is concentrated in 79950000, 39130000, 45310000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Swansea University contracts?
Swansea University publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Swansea University tenders?
Swansea University typically gives suppliers a median of 27 days to respond (average 26 days). Standard contract duration is around 29 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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.
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