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University of Glasgow
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Total contracts
121
Known spend
£417m
79 disclosed
Average value
£5m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Becton Dickinson UK Limited
3 winslatest 04 Jun 2026£573,090
- 2
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
2 winslatest 18 May 2026£1m
- 3
Lunaphore Technologies SA
2 winslatest 23 Sept 2025£598,324
- 4
Clark Dental Equipment Systems Ltd
2 winslatest 25 Sept 2026£386,340
- 5
akp scotland Ltd.
1 winlatest 27 Feb 2025£325m
- 6
Clark Contracts Limited
1 winlatest 27 Feb 2025£325m
- 7
Morris & Spottiswood
1 winlatest 27 Feb 2025£325m
- 8
MPMH Construction Ltd
1 winlatest 27 Feb 2025£325m
- 9
Redpath Construction Ltd.
1 winlatest 27 Feb 2025£325m
- 10
Taylor & Fraser Limited
1 winlatest 27 Feb 2025£325m
What they buy
By CPV categoryLab & precision equipmentCPV 38
33 contracts · £11m
Business servicesCPV 79
15 contracts · £41m
Medical equipment & pharmaCPV 33
10 contracts · £3m
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
6 contracts · £9m
Health & social workCPV 85
5 contracts · £5m
Education & trainingCPV 80
5 contracts · £3m
R&D servicesCPV 73
5 contracts · £2m
Furniture & furnishingsCPV 39
5 contracts · £812,117
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (121)
PURCH3060 framework for the provision of strategic leaders programme (SLP)
PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public
PURCH3060 framework for the provision of strategic leaders programme (SLP)
This is a framework contract (PURCH3060) for delivering the Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) to public sector organisations in Scotland, and suppliers will submit bids via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.
PURCH3037 provision of the supply of pellets for biomass plant at garscube estate
PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate
PURCH2982 – PPE1005122 direct award for the provision of fida evolve with associated add-ons, services and maintenance
This is a direct‑award contract to supply the Fida Evolve software, related add‑on modules, ongoing services and maintenance for up to five years (initial three years with two optional one‑year extensions). It is aimed at organisations that can provide the licensed product and support it over the contract period.
PURCH2985 – PPE1005025 direct award for the provision of BD facsdiscover S8 with hood
This is a direct award contract to supply a BD FACSDiscover S8 flow cytometer with an integrated hood. The buyer wants the equipment for up to two years (initial year with a possible 12‑month extension). It is being awarded under an internal procurement policy exception for technical reasons.
PURCH2865 provision of photoresist plasma ashing tool
This contract is for supplying a Photoresist Plasma Ashing Tool to a Scottish public body, with the bid submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland.
PURCH3050 - PPE1005102 direct award for the provision of dental haptics for UG teaching
The Dental School is directly awarding a contract to supply and support dental haptic simulation units for undergraduate teaching over a 12‑month period. The aim is to upgrade technology‑enhanced learning with high‑fidelity, force‑feedback devices that provide objective analytics and more hands‑on practice for students.
PURCH3044 - PPE1005099 direct award for the provision of gartner consultancy
This notice is a direct award contract to hire Gartner consultancy services for up to 36 months. The buying authority used an internal procurement policy exception because it says no suitable tender responses were received. It is aimed at firms that can provide strategic advisory and technology consulting from Gartner.
PURCH3031 provision of a framework agreement for room utilisation surveys
This is a call for suppliers to join a framework agreement that will provide room utilisation surveys for public sector clients in Scotland.
PURCH2915 framework agreement for the provision of engineering inspection services and plant protection policy
The University of Glasgow is looking for an engineering inspection company to inspect and protect its plant and equipment across all its sites for 3 years (with a possible 2-year extension). The successful contractor will help the university meet legal requirements and safety standards for their equipment.
PURCH3013 provision of contract agreement for manufacture of investigational medicinal products for a clinical trial
This contract is for a supplier to manufacture investigational medicinal products (IMPs) for a clinical trial, handle the final qualified‑person release, store and ship the products to study sites, and optionally provide an integrated IRT (interactive response technology) forecasting system for up to 30 months.
PURCH2887 provision of CVRU rack washer replacement
Award of PURCH2887 Provision of CVRU Rack Washer Replacement For a maximum period of five (5) years with an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a Further tw
PURCH3013 provision of contract agreement for manufacture of investigational medicinal products for a clinical trial
This is a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation tender to supply a contract for manufacturing investigational medicinal products (IMPs) for a clinical trial, including final qualified‑person release, storage, distribution to study sites and an optional integrated IRT forecasting system.
PURCH2767 provision of external audit services
This contract is for a public sector body to hire an external auditor for up to five years, starting with a three‑year term and possible two one‑year extensions.
PURCH2998 provision of a continuous wave CO2 laser system
The Scottish public sector is looking to buy a continuous‑wave CO₂ laser system. The contract is for the supply (and likely installation) of the equipment and is being run through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.
PURCH3014 provision of installation of ICP etch tool
The university is looking for a contractor to prepare a lab space and install a general‑purpose Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) etch system, including all mechanical, electrical and utility connections.
PURCH3014 provision of installation of ICP etch tool
The government is seeking a supplier to deliver, install and commission an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) etch tool for its facilities.
PURCH2984 provision of biomarker assay reagents and consumables for measurement of selected biomarkers in stored clinical trial serum samples
PURCH2984 Provision of Biomarker Assay Reagents and Consumables for Measurement of Selected Biomarkers in Stored Clinical Trial Serum Samples Tender documents available from Public
PURCH2841 provision of a framework for supporter engagement services
Award of PURCH2841 Provision of a Framework for Supporter Engagement Services Award of PURCH2841 Provision of Framework Agreement for Supporter Engagement Services for the Period o
PURCH2720 provision of electron beam lithography tool
Award of PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Electron Beam Lithography Tool