Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Aberdeen
Top-five suppliers hold 47% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Aberdeen buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
45210000
4521000038430000
3843000075120000
7512000072310000
7231000079340000
7934000022210000
2221000079970000
7997000030210000
3021000038510000
3851000072260000
7226000079620000
7962000079950000
7995000039130000
3913000085120000
8512000050720000
5072000045330000
4533000079810000
7981000015860000
1586000034150000
3415000079110000
79110000Recent contracts
Latest University of Aberdeen contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
AWARD - Creative Strategy, Brand Asset Development and Video Production Services
Akerolabs Ltd · 2026-05-18
£65K
Provision of Graduation Event Management Services for the University of Aberdeen
Wavemakers Live · 2026-05-08
£480K
Provision of Graduation Event Management Services for the University of Aberdeen
Wavemakers Live · 2026-05-08
£480K
Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products
Matthew Algie & Company Ltd · 2026-05-05
£210K
Taxi Services
Aberdeen Taxis ltd · 2026-04-22
£125K
Matlab Campus Wide License - University of Aberdeen
The MathWorks Ltd. · 2026-04-22
£235K
Matlab Campus Wide License - University of Aberdeen
The MathWorks Ltd. · 2026-04-22
£235K
Award of contract for OEMS support - University of Aberdeen
Data Architects Ltd · 2026-04-20
£200K
Award of contract for OEMS support - University of Aberdeen
Data Architects Ltd · 2026-04-20
£200K
Supply and Installation Of Gas Detection Systems - University of Aberdeen
Frontline Safety UK Ltd · 2026-04-17
£110K
Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen
First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd · 2026-04-15
£65K
Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen
First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd · 2026-04-15
£65K
Award of contract for Library Access Barrier Upgrade - University of Aberdeen
SB Electronic Systems Limited · 2026-04-03
£95K
Award for provision of specialist pensions advice - University of Aberdeen
Mercer Limited · 2026-03-30
£100K
Award of contract for Extracellular Flux Analyzer - University of Aberdeen
Agilent Technologies · 2026-03-30
£100K
Award of contract for Online Recruiment System - University of Aberdeen
Hireserve Limited · 2026-03-30
£81K
Award of Contract for Oxford University Press - Read and Publish
Jisc · 2026-03-20
£310K
AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen
thermo fisher scientific · 2026-03-19
£128K
Award of contract for Offer Conversion Services - University of Aberdeen
QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited · 2026-03-18
£60K
Award of contract for Data Centre Switches - University of Aberdeen
Logicalis · 2026-03-17
£341K
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Open opportunities
Open University of Aberdeen tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Work Based Learning PIN - University of Aberdeen
Payment Platform PIN - University of Aberdeen
Provision of EV Charging Management and Maintenance for the University of Aberdeen
Provision of EV Charging Management and Maintenance for the University of Aberdeen
Revit model conversion PIN
PROVISION OF GENERAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen
Consultancy for Recalibration of Resources and Service Delivery of Cleaning Services - University of Aberdeen
Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project
Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project
Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project
Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project
Emergency and Security Management Solution - University of Aberdeen
Alarm Signalling Software With Installation and Maintenance Services - University of Aberdeen
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Aberdeen — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
47%
Top-5 supplier share
25d
Avg response window
29d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Aberdeen
How much does University of Aberdeen spend on procurement?
University of Aberdeen awarded 163 contracts totalling £69.1M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 105 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £446K.
Who are University of Aberdeen's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Aberdeen by total award value are Ogilvie construction, Burns Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd, Dell Corporation Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 47% of contract value.
What does University of Aberdeen buy from suppliers?
University of Aberdeen's procurement is concentrated in 45210000, 38430000, 75120000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Aberdeen contracts?
University of Aberdeen 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 University of Aberdeen tenders?
University of Aberdeen typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 25 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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