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.
45450000
4545000072310000
7231000085140000
8514000066510000
6651000048210000
4821000045330000
4533000085120000
8512000032420000
3242000077310000
7731000079210000
7921000048420000
4842000050530000
5053000048510000
4851000024950000
2495000072210000
7221000048220000
4822000050340000
5034000018530000
1853000098390000
9839000079340000
79340000Recent 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 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
Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland
Ede & Ravenscroft · 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
Supply of Printed Books
A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns Books · 2025-09-12
£332K
Microsoft Software licensing
Phoenix Software Limited · 2025-09-12
£1.4M
Supply of E-Books
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2025-09-11
£2.6M
Computer Aided Facilities Management solution (PlanOn) - AWARD
PLANON LTD · 2025-07-01
£546K
Boiler, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Maintenance Services
HLA Services Ltd · 2025-06-23
£140K
Boiler, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Maintenance Services
HLA Services Ltd · 2025-06-17
£140K
Boiler, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Maintenance Services
HLA Services Ltd · 2025-06-17
£140K
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Open opportunities
Open University of Sunderland tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Prospect Building Refurbishment
AI-enabled Admissions Platform – University of Sunderland 0326
AI-enabled Admissions Platform – University of Sunderland 0326
Refurbishment of Precinct Halls of Residence Phase 2
External Audit Services
Pipeline
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.
University of Sunderland - Occupational Health Serivces for Healthcare Students - AWARD
Expires: 2026-06-30
£5.7M
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
28d
Avg response window
32d
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 39 contracts totalling £44.4M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 29 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.5M.
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 45450000, 72310000, 85140000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Sunderland contracts?
University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland tenders?
University of Sunderland typically gives suppliers a median of 32 days to respond (average 28 days). Standard contract duration is around 32 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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