Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Aberdeen
Top-five suppliers hold 49% 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.
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Latest University of Aberdeen contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Norwood Electrical (UK) Ltd · 2026-07-29
£268K
FIRE / INTRUDER ALARM AND SUNDRIES MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
NUCORE GROUP LTD · 2026-07-29
£250K
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 of contract for Extracellular Flux Analyzer - University of Aberdeen
Agilent Technologies · 2026-03-30
£100K
Award for provision of specialist pensions advice - University of Aberdeen
Mercer Limited · 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
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Open University of Aberdeen tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Ad Hoc Removals Services - University of Aberdeen
Deadline: 2026-08-26
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
Work Based Learning PIN - 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
Consultancy for Recalibration of Resources and Service Delivery of Cleaning Services - University of Aberdeen
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Aberdeen — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
49%
Top-5 supplier share
24d
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 153 contracts totalling £67.2M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 100 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £457K.
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 49% of contract value.
What does University of Aberdeen buy from suppliers?
University of Aberdeen's procurement is concentrated in building construction work, detection and analysis apparatus, administrative services of agencies, 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 24 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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