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APUC Limited

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Total contracts

33

Known spend

£792m

30 disclosed

Average value

£26m

Per contract

Active suppliers

10

Last 5 years

Open0Awarded12Closed16

Top suppliers

Last 5 years
  1. 1

    EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

    2 winslatest 16 Mar 2026

    £57m

  2. 2

    Fisher Scientific UK

    2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026

    £20m

  3. 3

    Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

    2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026

    £20m

  4. 4

    VWR International Ltd

    2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026

    £20m

  5. 5

    Be Scientific Ltd

    2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026

    £20m

  6. 6

    OCLC (UK) Ltd

    1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026

    £21m

  7. 7

    Sirsi Limited (trading as "SirsiDynix")

    1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026

    £21m

  8. 8

    Education Software Solutions Limited

    1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026

    £21m

  9. 9

    Ex Libris UK Ltd.

    1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026

    £21m

  10. 10

    PTFS Europe

    1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026

    £21m

What they buy

By CPV category
  • IT servicesCPV 72

    7 contracts · £134m

  • Lab & precision equipmentCPV 38

    5 contracts · £260m

  • Construction materialsCPV 44

    3 contracts · £18m

  • Education & trainingCPV 80

    3 contracts · £13m

  • Printed matterCPV 22

    2 contracts · £71m

  • Business servicesCPV 79

    2 contracts · £15m

  • Health & social workCPV 85

    2 contracts · £900,000

  • Clothing & textilesCPV 18

    1 contract · £172m

Tender activity

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All contracts (33)

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ocds-h6vhtk-0675e2 · award

Microscopy and imaging equipment

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of supply, servicing, maintenance and repairs of microscopes and imaging equipment plus related consumables and software u

££10,000,000 — £20,000,000
⏱ 6 May 2026
Posted · 2w agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05f5ef · award

Student assistance and support services

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

This contract is for a contractor to provide student assistance and support services—including counselling, a 24/7 helpline and an online mental‑health portal—to colleges and universities in Scotland’s higher‑education and further‑education sector.

£Up to £100,000
⏱ 1 Jun 2026
Posted · 2w agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06e7b6 · planning

Alumni & fundraising

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

This notice is for a framework agreement where APUC will appoint contractors to supply and manage Alumni and Fundraising CRM systems for UK universities and colleges. It is aimed at members of the higher‑education purchasing consortia and will cover everything from implementation to ongoing support and hosting.

£On request
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-034194 · tenderUpdate

Floor coverings

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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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ocds-h6vhtk-06d164 · planning

Energy-efficient audio-visual equipment and solutions

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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 · 2mo 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 · 3mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05d498 · tenderUpdate

Mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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 · 3mo 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 · 3mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a894 · tender

Plumbing & heating materials

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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 · 4mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a88f · tender

Plumbing & heating materials

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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 · 4mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b0 · tender

Student placement systems and associated services

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

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 · 4mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06a5ba · tender

Janitorial products

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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 · 4mo 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
servicesScotland

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 · 4mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-04d071 · award

Laboratory consumables and chemicals

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

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

££3,750,000 — £10,000,000
⏱ 19 Dec 2025
Posted · 5mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0695fd · planning

Student management systems and associated services

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

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 · 5mo agoView details →
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039324-2026 · tender

Student assistance and support services

APUC Limited
Scotland

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 · 5mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0483fc · award

Library services platform(s) and associated services

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

Framework for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Poten

££6,000,000 — £21,000,000
Posted · 6mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-04d700 · award

Legal services

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

APUC were seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of specialist Legal Services for the further and higher education sector in Scotland. APUC are looking to obtain, through this ten

££1,200,000 — £2,700,000
⏱ 21 Oct 2025
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-04fcf9 · award

3D printers, 3D scanners & associated equipment

APUC Limited
goodsScotland

The authority was seeking to appoint Contractor(s) for the provision of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and associated equipment for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK. Thi

£Up to £8,000,000
⏱ 2 Sept 2025
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05d080 · tender

Executive and senior specialist search and associated recruitment services

APUC Limited
servicesScotland

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Executive and Senior Specialist Search and Associated Recruitment Services to the higher education (HE) institutions and

£Up to £12,000,000
⏱ 13 Apr 2026
Posted · 7mo agoView details →