System operational · UK & EU tenders

Buyer profile

APUC Limited

privateenglandGB

Total contracts

14

Known spend

£310m

10 disclosed

Average value

£31m

Per contract

Active suppliers

10

Last 5 years

Open4Awarded1Closed9

Top suppliers

Last 5 years
  1. 1

    Camlab Limited

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  2. 2

    Dixon Glass Ltd (T/A Dixon Science)

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  3. 3

    Findel Education Ltd

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  4. 4

    Fisher Scientific UK

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  5. 5

    Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  6. 6

    VWR International Ltd

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  7. 7

    Greiner Bio-One td

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  8. 8

    Merck Life Science UK Limited

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  9. 9

    StarLab

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026
  10. 10

    Be Scientific Ltd

    1 winlatest 13 May 2026

What they buy

By CPV category
  • IT 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

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All contracts (14)

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ocds-h6vhtk-06e7b6 · planning

Alumni & fundraising

APUC Limited
services

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

£On request
Posted · 1w agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06d164 · planning

Energy-efficient audio-visual equipment and solutions

APUC Limited
goods

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

£Up to £48,000,000
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-034194 · tender

Floor coverings

APUC Limited
goods

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)

£Up to £8,000,000
12 Aug 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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447817-2026 · opportunity

LAB1040 AP - mass spectrometry & chromatography equipment (APUC)

APUC Limited
goods

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

£On request
24 Jul 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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406237-2026 · opportunity

LAB1040 AP - mass spectrometry & chromatography equipment (APUC)

APUC Limited
goods

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.

£On request
20 Jul 2026
Posted · 2mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05d498 · tender

Mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment

APUC Limited
goods

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.

£Up to £160,000,000
20 Jul 2026
Posted · 2mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a894 · tender

Plumbing & heating materials

APUC Limited
goods

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.

£Up to £5,000,000
29 Jun 2026
Posted · 2mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a88f · tender

Plumbing & heating materials

APUC Limited
goods

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

£Up to £5,000,000
29 Jun 2026
Posted · 2mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b0 · tender

Student placement systems and associated services

APUC Limited
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

£Up to £5,000,000
7 Jul 2026
Posted · 3mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a5ba · tender

Janitorial products

APUC Limited
goods

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

£Up to £17,900,000
26 Jun 2026
Posted · 3mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-069bbf · planning

ITS1060 AP - student accommodation, conference/event, delivered catering & hotel management system(s) & associated services

APUC Limited
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

£Up to £10,000,000
Posted · 3mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-04d071 · award

Laboratory consumables and chemicals

APUC Limited
goods

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

£On request
Posted · 3mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0695fd · planning

Student management systems and associated services

APUC Limited
services

Framework for Student Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges including: provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services

£Up to £50,000,000
Posted · 3mo agoView details →
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039324-2026 · tender

Student assistance and support services

APUC Limited

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

£Up to £800,000
1 Jun 2026
Posted · 3mo agoView details →