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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
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC
2 winslatest 16 Mar 2026£57m
- 2
Fisher Scientific UK
2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026£20m
- 3
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026£20m
- 4
VWR International Ltd
2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026£20m
- 5
Be Scientific Ltd
2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026£20m
- 6
OCLC (UK) Ltd
1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
- 7
Sirsi Limited (trading as "SirsiDynix")
1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
- 8
Education Software Solutions Limited
1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
- 9
Ex Libris UK Ltd.
1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
- 10
PTFS Europe
1 winlatest 16 Mar 2026£21m
What they buy
By CPV categoryIT 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
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (33)
Microscopy and imaging equipment
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
Student assistance and support services
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.
Alumni & fundraising
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
Library services platform(s) and associated services
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
Legal services
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
3D printers, 3D scanners & associated equipment
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
Executive and senior specialist search and associated recruitment services
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