Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Sunderland
Top-five suppliers hold 80% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Sunderland buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
4545000072310000851400006651000048210000453300008512000032420000773100007921000048420000505300004851000024950000722100004822000050340000185300009839000063510000Recent contracts
Latest University of Sunderland contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Installation and Commission of Solar PV for the University of Sunderland
Advanced Renewable Power · 2026-05-13
Fire Alarm Panel, Detectors and Sounders Replacement
Protec Fire Detection Public Limited Company · 2026-05-11
Reg Vardy Air Handling Unit
Gemini Mechanical Services Ltd · 2026-04-23
£981K
Experience Management Software Award
ACADEMIA LIMITED · 2026-04-02
£399K
Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland
Ede & Ravenscroft · 2026-03-23
Provision of Building Management System (BMS) Maintenance Services, comprising Planned Preventative Maintenance Services (PPM), Reactive Maintenance Services (REM) and Energy Reduction
Schneider Electric Limited · 2026-03-23
Edinburgh Lift Modernisation
Jackson Lift Services · 2026-03-11
Edinburgh Lift Modernisation
Jackson Lift Services · 2026-02-05
Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland
Ede & Ravenscroft · 2026-01-19
Provision of Building Management System (BMS) Maintenance Services, comprising Planned Preventative Maintenance Services (PPM), Reactive Maintenance Services (REM) and Energy Reduction
Schneider Electric Limited · 2025-11-27
Broadcast Equipment Service and Maintenance
CJP Broadcast Services Solutions Ltd · 2025-09-25
£332K
Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP
Tribal Education Limited · 2025-09-17
£5.5M
Microsoft Software licensing
Phoenix Software Limited · 2025-09-12
£1.4M
Supply of Printed Books
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books · 2025-09-12
£332K
Supply of E-Books
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2025-09-11
£2.6M
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Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of Sunderland typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Provision of Installation and Commission of Solar PV for the University of Sunderland
Expires: 2026-07-31
Edinburgh Lift Modernisation
Expires: 2026-07-31
Fire Alarm Panel, Detectors and Sounders Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-30
DBS and Criminal Record checks Facility via CPC
Expires: 2027-03-04
£600K
Office 365 Backup Software via Academia
Expires: 2027-04-30
£163K
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Sunderland — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
80%
Top-5 supplier share
26d
Avg response window
29d
Median response window
32mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Sunderland
How much does University of Sunderland spend on procurement?
University of Sunderland awarded 38 contracts totalling £44.2M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 28 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.6M.
Who are University of Sunderland's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Sunderland by total award value are Maris Interiors LLP, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, ANS Group Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 80% of contract value.
What does University of Sunderland buy from suppliers?
University of Sunderland's procurement is concentrated in other building completion work, data-processing services, miscellaneous health services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Sunderland contracts?
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What's the typical response window for University of Sunderland tenders?
University of Sunderland typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 26 days). Standard contract duration is around 32 months.
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