Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Salford
Top-five suppliers hold 68% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Salford buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest University of Salford contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Rubrik Renewal
SOFTCAT PLC · 2026-07-24
Rubrik Renewal
SOFTCAT PLC · 2026-07-24
Sanitary Waste Provision
PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-07-21
UoS/DH/25/26/QTR3/Adobe Creative Cloud Licences
JISC · 2026-07-14
UoS/DH/25/26/QTR3/Adobe Creative Cloud Licences
JISC · 2026-07-14
Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument
BRUKER UK LIMITED · 2026-07-09
£40K
Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument
BRUKER UK LIMITED · 2026-07-09
£40K
Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument
BRUKER UK LIMITED · 2026-07-09
£40K
Scan Trainer Compact
SURGICAL SCIENCE UK LIMITED · 2026-07-08
University application support
CRIMSON LIMITED · 2026-07-08
£38K
Scan Trainer Compact
SURGICAL SCIENCE UK LIMITED · 2026-07-08
University application support
CRIMSON LIMITED · 2026-07-08
£38K
Lot 1. Phase 1
AMP EV LTD · 2026-07-07
£35K
Allerton Building AHU Replacement
Environment & Power Technology Ltd · 2026-07-07
£217K
Campus Wide Suite (CWSSMS)
THE MATHWORKS LIMITED · 2026-07-01
Infonetica Research Software Renewal
INFONETICA LTD · 2026-06-24
Purchase of electric vehicle for estates team
F.P.SMITH HOLDINGS (NEWARK AVENUE) LIMITED · 2026-06-24
Infonetica Research Software Renewal
INFONETICA LTD · 2026-06-24
Purchase of electric vehicle for estates team
F.P.SMITH HOLDINGS (NEWARK AVENUE) LIMITED · 2026-06-24
Alma Subscription Multi Year Renewal
EX LIBRIS (UK) LIMITED · 2026-06-10
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Open University of Salford tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Emergency Lighting Maintenance
Air Handling Systems Planned Preventative Maintenance
Emergency Lighting Maintenance
Air Handling Systems Planned Preventative Maintenance
Disability Inclusion Service - Student Support
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of Salford typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Non medical support
Expires: 2026-07-31
£144K
Scan Trainer Compact
Expires: 2026-07-31
Leadership programme for senior leaders
Expires: 2026-07-31
Student and Employer Consultancy
Expires: 2026-07-31
Scan Trainer Compact
Expires: 2026-07-31
Decarbonisation Project
Expires: 2026-08-01
Deaf Alerter and Refuge Alerter
Expires: 2026-08-01
£46K
Electrical chillers for retail stores
Expires: 2026-08-22
£79K
Bus Service
Expires: 2026-08-31
£265K
Bus Service
Expires: 2026-08-31
£265K
Workshop Practical Skills
Expires: 2026-08-31
£34K
Clifford Whitworth extract fan replacement
Expires: 2026-09-01
£171K
The NMR instrument
Expires: 2026-09-01
£30K
Social Media Management Tool
Expires: 2026-09-01
Core Pack Licence Renewal
Expires: 2026-09-02
University application support
Expires: 2026-09-15
£38K
University application support
Expires: 2026-09-15
£38K
Nutanix Renewal 2025
Expires: 2026-09-21
Lot 1. Phase 1
Expires: 2026-09-30
£35K
Allerton Building AHU Replacement
Expires: 2026-10-01
£217K
Fuel Cell Test Station
Expires: 2026-11-01
Electric Vehicle Charge Points and Ancillary Services
Expires: 2026-12-08
£52K
Short Courses Membership Future Learn
Expires: 2027-01-30
HVAC at Energy House 1
Expires: 2027-02-02
The provision of Business Continuity services
Expires: 2027-02-09
ENERGY HOUSE 2.0 - 1980'S TEST HOUSE
Expires: 2027-02-28
£386K
FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses
Expires: 2027-04-20
£28K
FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses
Expires: 2027-04-20
£28K
Supply and Installation of addition solar PV panel generation system
Expires: 2027-04-22
£20K
Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument
Expires: 2027-07-31
£40K
Rubrik Renewal
Expires: 2027-07-31
Rubrik Renewal
Expires: 2027-07-31
Renewal of contract with existing provider.
Expires: 2027-07-31
£52K
Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument
Expires: 2027-07-31
£40K
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Salford — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
68%
Top-5 supplier share
12d
Avg response window
8d
Median response window
17mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Salford
How much does University of Salford spend on procurement?
University of Salford awarded 113 contracts totalling £7.0M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 97 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £162K.
Who are University of Salford's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Salford by total award value are NAMOS SOLUTIONS LTD, FLYWIRE PAYMENTS LIMITED, Transport for Greater Manchester. The top five suppliers together hold 68% of contract value.
What does University of Salford buy from suppliers?
University of Salford's procurement is concentrated in systems and technical consultancy services, financial analysis and accounting software package, roof works and other special trade construction works, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Salford contracts?
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What's the typical response window for University of Salford tenders?
University of Salford typically gives suppliers a median of 8 days to respond (average 12 days). Standard contract duration is around 17 months.
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