Top suppliers
Top suppliers to UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Top-five suppliers hold 65% 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.
30210000
3021000066140000
6614000063510000
6351000066170000
6617000038970000
3897000072310000
7231000042990000
4299000038510000
3851000034110000
3411000032420000
3242000066510000
6651000079710000
7971000071310000
7131000072220000
7222000079980000
7998000066110000
6611000098370000
9837000042610000
4261000022210000
2221000044520000
44520000Recent 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 ICP-OES
Agilent Technologies LDA Limited · 2026-03-20
£75K
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
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
Print book supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
EBSCO International Inc · 2025-08-29
£65K
Ebook supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
EBSCO International Inc · 2025-08-29
£180K
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Open opportunities
Open UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Purchase of gas chromatograph (GC) and GC-mass spectrometers
Deadline: 2026-06-22
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
University of Bristol - Campus Division data literacy support
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
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.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)
Expires: 2026-06-30
£34K
Tax Advisory Services
Expires: 2026-07-19
£100K
University of Bristol Group Pension Plan Insurances (UBGPP)
Expires: 2026-07-21
£2.2M
Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF) Main Contractor Appointment
Expires: 2026-07-27
£554K
Purchase of Illumina Consumables for BBL
Expires: 2026-07-30
£182K
CF Awarded Contract - Autoclave Moulding Facility
Expires: 2026-07-31
£334K
JSTOR Archive Collections Full Access
Expires: 2026-07-31
£41K
Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform
Expires: 2026-07-31
£100K
Print book supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
Expires: 2026-07-31
£65K
Cengage Gale Research Complete 2023-2026
Expires: 2026-07-31
£55K
International Payroll & Advisory Services
Expires: 2026-07-31
£400K
Individual E-book Title via ProQuest Platform
Expires: 2026-07-31
£50K
Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Service and Maintenance
Expires: 2026-07-31
£213K
American Psychological Association subscription
Expires: 2026-07-31
£138K
Specialised Security Services
Expires: 2026-07-31
£605K
Procurement eMarketplace, & eInvoicing software
Expires: 2026-07-31
£79K
Oxford University Press Online Products for Higher Education 2023-2026
Expires: 2026-08-31
£390K
Waste Collection Services - WEEE (including IT and refrigeration equipment)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£630K
SolarWinds Licences & Loop 1 Support
Expires: 2026-08-31
£50K
Ebook supply from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
Expires: 2026-08-31
£180K
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
Supply of Test Frame for Cryogenic Testing
Expires: 2026-11-30
£157K
Procurement of 2 Single Photon Detectors
Expires: 2026-11-30
£33K
Waste Collection Services - Biodegradable Waste
Expires: 2026-11-30
£105K
Student Debt Recovery Services
Expires: 2026-12-06
£350K
Poppulo Installation and Subscription
Expires: 2026-12-12
£56K
APS Read and Publish 2023-2025
Expires: 2026-12-31
£32K
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
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
Managed Support Services for Dynamics 365
Expires: 2027-03-31
£120K
Supply and Installation of Mechanical Locks, Keys and Associated Ironmongery
Expires: 2027-03-31
£995K
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
Market analysis
Bidding into UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
65%
Top-5 supplier share
28d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
27mo
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 240 contracts totalling £368.6M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 140 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.7M.
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 65% of contract value.
What does UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL buy from suppliers?
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL's procurement is concentrated in 30210000, 66140000, 63510000, 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 28 days). Standard contract duration is around 27 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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