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Cardiff University

educationCardiff and Vale of GlamorganwalesGB

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Total contracts

168

Known spend

£162m

140 disclosed

Average value

£1m

Per contract

Active suppliers

10

Last 5 years

Open4Awarded127Closed20

Top suppliers

Last 5 years
  1. 1

    CDW Limited

    4 winslatest 02 Jun 2026

    £4m

  2. 2

    NST TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED

    3 winslatest 24 Nov 2025CH 02665024

    £117,900

  3. 3

    CriticalArc Limited

    3 winslatest 15 May 2026
  4. 4

    BIDVEST NOONAN (UK) LIMITED

    2 winslatest 02 Sept 2026CH 05049403

    £11m

  5. 5

    PROTECTORCOMMS LIMITED

    2 winslatest 15 Jun 2026

    £5m

  6. 6

    ALLIANCE MEDICAL RADIOPHARMACY LIMITED

    2 winslatest 24 Jul 2026CH 04555287

    £3m

  7. 7

    Lorne stewart PLC

    2 winslatest 07 Apr 2026

    £3m

  8. 8

    EDWARDS COACHES LIMITED

    2 winslatest 07 Sept 2026

    £2m

  9. 9

    BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

    2 winslatest 02 Dec 2025CH 02207415

    £2m

  10. 10

    CURIUM PHARMA UK LTD.

    2 winslatest 12 Jun 2026

    £2m

What they buy

By CPV category
  • SoftwareCPV 48

    5 contracts · £847,725

  • Medical equipment & pharmaCPV 33

    4 contracts · £2m

  • IT servicesCPV 72

    3 contracts · £4m

  • Business servicesCPV 79

    3 contracts · £3m

  • Repair & maintenanceCPV 50

    2 contracts · £6m

  • Radio, TV & telecomsCPV 32

    2 contracts · £2m

  • Installation servicesCPV 51

    2 contracts · £755,684

  • Travel & freightCPV 63

    1 contract · £23m

Tender activity

Notices published per month — last 24 months

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All contracts (168)

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ocds-h6vhtk-068b66 · award

CDMO for embed 3.0 research study

Cardiff University
Wales

Due to the highly specific technical requirements regarding product manufacture (microinjection-moulding (MIM) of formulations containing API) it rapidly became clear that we neede

£Up to US$325,000
Posted · 5mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0401a9 · award

Estates minor works framework (maintenance framework)

Cardiff University
worksWales

Cardiff University is looking to establish multiple Contractors Frameworks covering Projects and Minor Works. These will be multi Lot, multiple supplier frameworks for both ‘Estate

£Up to £1,500,000
Posted · 6mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0676d3 · award

CU.2055.HM - overleaf common

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Wales

Overleaf Commons is a Higher Education subscription to Digital Science UK Limited's (T/A Overleaf) portal. The platform is used by students, academics, and researchers for drafting

£Up to £52,016
Posted · 6mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06741f · award

Temporary staffing

Cardiff University
servicesWales

Call off from TUCO framework for temporary staff requirements Call-Off agreement

£Up to £1,500,000
Posted · 6mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-067059 · award

Leadership and people development for campus futures

Cardiff University
Wales

Taking the transformation from end-state vision to strategic plan and operational implementation Maintain momentum by connecting existing infrastructure, emerging initiatives and f

£Up to £160,000
Posted · 6mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05eb6e · award

Clinical waste collection and disposal

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University is seeking a highly professional, efficient, high quality Clinical waste disposal contractor, dedicated to providing an expert technical service which is conduct

£Up to £554,619
⏱ 9 Jan 2026
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05254e · planning

Hard facilities management services

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University is undertaking early market engagement to inform the development of its upcoming procurement for Hard Facilities Management Services across a number of Universit

£Up to £21,000,000
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-066595 · award

Prototyping and testing work for the prima project

Cardiff University
Wales

Design, prototyping, manufacture, testing, and reporting associated with a bespoke optical filter chain for PRIMA instrumentation, including optical, mechanical and cryogenic testi

£Up to £343,595
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06657d · award

Contract management and emarketplace solution

Cardiff University
Wales

Contract Details Notice for Cardiff University's Contract Management and Emarketplace solution

£Up to £109,256
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06657c · award

Contract management and emarketplace solution

Cardiff University
Wales

Contract Details Notice for Cardiff University's Contract Management and Emarketplace solution

£Up to £109,256
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-061176 · award

Purchase of maskless laser lithography system

Cardiff University
Wales

The Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) intends to procure a maskless laser lithography system to support essential expansion of its capability

£Up to €478,290
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-065a80 · planning

Identity and access management system

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University is looking for a suitable modern IAM product to replace the current custom-built solution.

£Up to £1,500,000
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-064c9a · award

Purchase of radiopharmaceuticals 18FDG

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Wales

Cardiff University has awarded the Contract for Purchase of Radiopharmaceuticals 18FDG

£Up to £1,790,000
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-065a1c · award

Service contract for OIPT plasma tools

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University has awarded a Service contract for OIPT Plasma Tools

£Up to £70,558
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf1 · award

Marquee framework (graduation & large events)

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University is awarding contract for Marquee Framework (Graduation & Large Events).

£Up to £363,321
⏱ 6 Jan 2026
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-065482 · award

Research data equipment FAIR

Cardiff University
goodsWales

Replace the current Research Data Store (RDS) infrastructure with a new RDS system including backups and other forms of resilience

£Up to £1,400,000
Posted · 7mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-064bd5 · award

Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

£Up to £82,312
Posted · 8mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-064a35 · award

Project management resource for transformation services

Cardiff University
Wales

A Project Manager is needed to support the Programme Manager in the College and Schools Programme until August 2026 for work on two significant projects.

£Up to £50,000
Posted · 8mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-061596 · award

Integrated structured clinical examinations hire

Cardiff University
Wales

Cardiff University is looking into awarding a contract for Integrated Structured Clinical Examinations Hire.

£Up to £129,267
Posted · 8mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-05a437 · award

Graduation production services 2026 and 2027

Cardiff University
Wales

Full Event Production and Management services to apply to Cardiff University’s Graduation 2026 (and 2027) ceremonies at Utilita Arena, Cardiff (https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.u

£Up to £400,000
⏱ 4 Nov 2025
Posted · 8mo agoView details →