Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Bristol
Top-five suppliers hold 69% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Bristol buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
3021000066140000635100006617000072310000429900003851000034110000389700003242000066510000722200007998000066110000983700004452000079110000323200009051000050710000Recent contracts
Latest University of Bristol contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Purchase of High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer
Bruker UK Limited · 2026-05-19
£333K
Microsoft Support (2026-2029)
Softcat PLC · 2026-04-28
£111K
Student Services Contact Cloud Centre (2026- 2029)
8x8 UK Limited · 2026-04-22
£141K
Purchase of iTOC-CN - Fully integrated TOC/Nb isotope ratio analysis
Elementar · 2026-03-20
£71K
Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF) Main Contractor Appointment
Oakland Construction Ltd · 2026-03-20
£554K
Purchase of ICP-OES
Agilent Technologies LDA Limited · 2026-03-20
£75K
University of Bristol - Vehicle Hire Solutions
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited · 2026-03-04
Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme
NHS Fleet Solutions c/o Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Tr · 2026-02-18
Isambard AI Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant
Edmond Shipway · 2026-02-12
£28K
Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role
Oakland Construction Ltd · 2026-02-04
£48K
Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)
Dell Corporation Limited · 2026-01-08
£10.0M
Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument
Thermo Fisher Scientifc · 2026-01-07
£204K
Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences
Agilent Technologies LDA Limited · 2026-01-07
£286K
Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument
Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2025-12-05
£204K
Puchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry
Phase Tech Spectroscopy · 2025-12-04
£220K
TQEC Sewer Project, Project and Cost Management Services
AECOM Limited · 2025-10-22
£116K
SolarWinds Licences & Loop 1 Support
Insight Direct UK Ltd · 2025-09-03
£50K
Access to Elsevier Knovel 2025-2030
Jisc Services Limited · 2025-09-01
£35K
Ebook supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
EBSCO International Inc · 2025-08-29
£180K
Print book supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
EBSCO International Inc · 2025-08-29
£65K
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Open University of Bristol tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Provision of Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), Maintenance and Repair of LEV Equipment not covered by Campus Division's TExT Contract
Deadline: 2026-08-26
£816K
Supply of Liquid Fuels for Campus Division
High-density fNIRS system
High-density fNIRS system
Fire & Life Safety Contract
Fire & Life Safety Contract
University Brand Refresh
University Brand Refresh
University Brand Refresh
University Brand Refresh
Payment Service Provider & Merchant Acquirer
Payment Service Provider & Merchant Acquirer
Payment Service Provider & Merchant Acquirer
Containerised Research Lab - Market Testing
Business Engagement Consultancy for Faculty of Health and Life Sciences- Expressions of Interest
Archive Collections Management System
Animal Carcass Waste collection and disposal
Goldney House (Bristol) Feasibility Study
Room/Asset Booker
Private Health Care and NHS Top up - Employee Healthcare
£1.3M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of Bristol typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Ebook supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
Expires: 2026-08-31
£180K
Waste Collection Services - WEEE (including IT and refrigeration equipment)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£630K
SolarWinds Licences & Loop 1 Support
Expires: 2026-08-31
£50K
Oxford University Press Online Products for Higher Education 2023-2026
Expires: 2026-08-31
£390K
E-Text books via BibliU 2023-2026
Expires: 2026-10-06
£1.1M
Chemical structure drawing software Licences
Expires: 2026-10-11
£30K
Waste Collection & Recycling Services: Skips Service
Expires: 2026-10-31
£60K
Elsevier Reaxys Academic Edition 2022-2026
Expires: 2026-10-31
£33K
Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument
Expires: 2026-11-20
£204K
Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument
Expires: 2026-11-20
£204K
Puchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry
Expires: 2026-11-29
£220K
Waste Collection Services - Biodegradable Waste
Expires: 2026-11-30
£105K
Procurement of 2 Single Photon Detectors
Expires: 2026-11-30
£33K
Supply of Test Frame for Cryogenic Testing
Expires: 2026-11-30
£157K
Student Debt Recovery Services
Expires: 2026-12-06
£350K
Poppulo Installation and Subscription
Expires: 2026-12-12
£56K
Access to 120 Emerald Insight eJournals via JISC Agreement
Expires: 2026-12-31
£92K
Taylor & Francis Read and Publish 2024-2026
Expires: 2026-12-31
£342K
APS Read and Publish 2023-2025
Expires: 2026-12-31
£32K
Purchase of iTOC-CN - Fully integrated TOC/Nb isotope ratio analysis
Expires: 2027-03-12
£71K
Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Roofing Works Framework
Expires: 2027-03-17
£5K
Purchase of ICP-OES
Expires: 2027-03-17
£75K
Supply and Installation of Mechanical Locks, Keys and Associated Ironmongery
Expires: 2027-03-31
£995K
Managed Support Services for Dynamics 365
Expires: 2027-03-31
£120K
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultative services/Training
Expires: 2027-05-16
£40K
Purchase of High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer
Expires: 2027-05-19
£333K
Student Payment Service Provider
Expires: 2027-06-03
£4.5M
Procurement of a Cryogen Free Measurement System
Expires: 2027-06-09
£113K
CF Awarded Contract - Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope
Expires: 2027-07-31
£698K
Business as Usual Legal Services
Expires: 2027-07-31
£2.5M
General Waste Collection
Expires: 2027-07-31
£135K
R&D tax consultancy services
Expires: 2027-07-31
£185K
TQEC Commissioning Services (RIBA5-7)
Expires: 2027-07-31
£611K
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Bristol — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
69%
Top-5 supplier share
29d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
28mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Bristol
How much does University of Bristol spend on procurement?
University of Bristol awarded 215 contracts totalling £346.4M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 131 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.8M.
Who are University of Bristol's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Bristol by total award value are Hewlett-Packard Limited (trading as Hewlett-Packard Enterprise), VAN LANSCHOT KEMPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD, Key Travel. The top five suppliers together hold 69% of contract value.
What does University of Bristol buy from suppliers?
University of Bristol's procurement is concentrated in data-processing machines (hardware), portfolio management services, travel agency and similar services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Bristol contracts?
University of Bristol 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 Bristol tenders?
University of Bristol typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 29 days). Standard contract duration is around 28 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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.
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