Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of York
Top-five suppliers hold 86% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of York buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest University of York contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
High spectroscopic quality scintillation crystals
Hellma Materials GmbH · 2026-07-07
Catering purchasing service (including a products management system)
PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED T/A AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL · 2026-05-08
High spectroscopic quality scintillation crystals
Hellma Materials GmbH · 2026-04-23
Immersive Space System
IMMERSIVE INTERACTIVE LTD · 2026-04-07
Containerised insect rearing system
MANA BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED · 2026-02-23
Deep Geothermal Drilling Works
P R MARRIOTT DRILLING LIMITED · 2026-02-17
£35.0M
Continuous Flow Reaction System
VAPOURTEC LTD · 2026-02-05
Organic Rankine Cycle Generator
FeTu Limited · 2025-12-22
STATA Licences
Timberlake Consultants Ltd · 2025-12-19
Geothermal Well and Rig Site Design and Construction Consultancy
ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED · 2025-12-19
Automated Workflow System
DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND LIMITED · 2025-12-08
Immersive Space System
IMMERSIVE INTERACTIVE LTD · 2025-12-04
SAP (Business Objects) Annual Support & Maintenance
CACI LIMITED · 2025-11-24
Coaching provision for the On Track Programme
Inclusive Futures Coaching CIC · 2025-11-03
High-density and wireless sleep EEG system
BRAIN PRODUCTS UK LTD · 2025-10-20
Transformation and Implementation Services
KPMG LLP · 2025-10-01
£8.0M
High-density and wireless sleep EEG system
BRAIN PRODUCTS UK LTD · 2025-08-27
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University of York - PMC - HR system re-platforming
University of York - PMC - HR system re-platforming
University of York - PMC - HR system re-platforming
Soft Market Testing - University of York Lighting Upgrades Project
Soft Market Testing - University of York Lighting Upgrades Project
Soft Market Testing - University of York Lighting Upgrades Project
Catering purchasing service, (including a products management system)
Campus Bus Services
Campus Bus Services
Leisure Management System (Preliminary Market Engagement)
UY PROC 1240 - YORK ONLINE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Catering purchasing service, (including a products management system)
Campus Bus Services
University of York - District Heating Main Extension Works
Catering Purchasing Service and Products Management system
University of York - 5Km Geothermal Drilling Project (Preliminary Market Engagement)
£16.0M
UY PROC 1134 HR Transformation Technical Implementation Partner
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of York typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Merchant Acquiring Services
Expires: 2026-07-31
£3.3M
Maintenance of Catering and Dishwashing Equipment
Expires: 2026-09-30
£450K
High-density and wireless sleep EEG system
Expires: 2026-12-01
Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Licensing Agreement 2023 - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-31
£1.7M
Insurance Brokerage and Associated Support Services
Expires: 2027-01-25
£180K
Centrifuge Service, Repair and Rotor Inspection - AWARD
Expires: 2027-01-31
£54K
Immersive Space System
Expires: 2027-04-30
Market analysis
Bidding into University of York — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
86%
Top-5 supplier share
69d
Avg response window
29d
Median response window
25mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of York
How much does University of York spend on procurement?
University of York awarded 58 contracts totalling £64.1M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 38 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.8M.
Who are University of York's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of York by total award value are P R MARRIOTT DRILLING LIMITED, Barclays Bank Plc, Phoenix Software. The top five suppliers together hold 86% of contract value.
What does University of York buy from suppliers?
University of York's procurement is concentrated in construction works for plants, mining and manufacturing and for buildings relating to the oil and gas industry, banking services, detection and analysis apparatus, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of York contracts?
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What's the typical response window for University of York tenders?
University of York typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 69 days). Standard contract duration is around 25 months.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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