Buyer profile
APUC Limited
Total contracts
14
Known spend
£310m
10 disclosed
Average value
£31m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Camlab Limited
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 2
Dixon Glass Ltd (T/A Dixon Science)
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 3
Findel Education Ltd
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 4
Fisher Scientific UK
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 5
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 6
VWR International Ltd
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 7
Greiner Bio-One td
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 8
Merck Life Science UK Limited
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 9
StarLab
1 winlatest 13 May 2026 - 10
Be Scientific Ltd
1 winlatest 13 May 2026
What they buy
By CPV categoryIT servicesCPV 72
4 contracts · £65m
Lab & precision equipmentCPV 38
3 contracts · £160m
Construction materialsCPV 44
3 contracts · £18m
Radio, TV & telecomsCPV 32
1 contract · £48m
Furniture & furnishingsCPV 39
1 contract · £18m
Health & social workCPV 85
1 contract · £800,000
Medical equipment & pharmaCPV 33
1 contract
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (14)
Alumni & fundraising
APUC is seeking to appoint contractors to a Framework Agreement to provide Alumni and Fundraising CRM Systems on behalf of the UK Universities and colleges. Potential Services incl
Energy-efficient audio-visual equipment and solutions
Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) acting on behalf of its members intends to issue a tender for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equip
Floor coverings
The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of the supply, delivery, fitting, repair and refurbishment of Floor Coverings to the Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE)
LAB1040 AP - mass spectrometry & chromatography equipment (APUC)
The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for the further and
LAB1040 AP - mass spectrometry & chromatography equipment (APUC)
The Scottish Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC) and five other UK education purchasing consortia are looking for suppliers to provide Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography equipment (lab testing machines) to universities, colleges, and public bodies across Scotland and the UK. The contract includes supplying the equipment plus ongoing servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
Mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment
UK universities, colleges, NHS bodies, and public sector organisations across Scotland and the UK are looking for suppliers of laboratory analytical equipment — specifically mass spectrometry and chromatography machines, plus maintenance and repair services. This is a framework agreement, meaning successful suppliers will be on an approved list that these organisations can order from over several years.
Plumbing & heating materials
The Scottish Authority is looking for up to 5 plumbing suppliers and up to 5 heating materials suppliers to provide products to all Scottish universities, colleges, and some other public sector organisations. This is a framework agreement where you'll be on an approved supplier list and institutions will order from you directly at agreed prices.
Plumbing & heating materials
The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Plumbing & Heating Materials for all Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education sector and some other public sector
Student placement systems and associated services
Framework for Student Placement Systems and Associated Services for Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and partner sectors in Scotland, including provision of all software a
Janitorial products
The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Janitorial and Period products to the Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education sector and some other public sect
ITS1060 AP - student accommodation, conference/event, delivered catering & hotel management system(s) & associated services
The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Student Accommodation, Conference/Event, Catering & Hotel Management System(s) and Associated Services Framework Agreement. The Agreeme
Laboratory consumables and chemicals
The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE se
Student management systems and associated services
Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges including: provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services
Student assistance and support services
The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of student assistance and support services to the Scottish HE/FE sector (https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?#!/members). These se