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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow has awarded 126 UK public contracts worth £651m since 12 May 2020. Suppliers include Antalis Limited, Brodies, Eden Scott.

Scotland Official websiteFirst contract 12 May 2020Latest contract 9 Oct 2026

Contracts: 126
Published value: £651mwhere stated
Without competition: 31%39 contracts
Won by SMEs: 66%of 125 with size known

Contracts awarded per month, last 24 months 101 contracts · busiest month April 2025

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Suppliers used most

Antalis Limited 4 contracts · £400k
Brodies 3 contracts · £5.4m
Eden Scott SME 3 contracts · £2.5m
Becton Dickinson UK Limited 3 contracts · £1.37m
Ashgrove Trading SME 3 contracts · £300k
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd 2 contracts · £425m
akp scotland Ltd. SME 2 contracts · £175m
Clark Contracts 2 contracts · £175m
Morris & Spottiswood Limited 2 contracts · £175m
Redpath Construction Ltd. SME 2 contracts · £175m

What they buy

Laboratory & precision equipment 23 contracts · £12.3m
Business services 20 contracts · £60.7m
Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals 10 contracts · £3.78m
Health & social care 8 contracts · £5.6m
Waste, cleaning & environmental 6 contracts · £3.34m
Research & development 6 contracts · £2.4m
Repair & maintenance 5 contracts · £107m
Furniture & domestic appliances 5 contracts · £1.45m

All contracts awarded by University of Glasgow

Contracts awarded by University of Glasgow
Date	Contract	Supplier	Value
9 Oct 2026	PURCH2989 - PPE1005198 Direct Award for the Provision of Magnetic Wafer Prober No competition	Hprobe SME	£254k
25 Sep 2026	PURCH2985 – PPE1005025 Direct Award for the Provision of BD FACSDiscover S8 with Hood No competition	BD Becton Dickinson UK Limited SME	£685k
25 Sep 2026	PURCH2982 – PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance No competition	FIDA Biosystems ApS SME	£274k
25 Sep 2026	PURCH2971 Provision of Integrated Marketing and Communications Support in China	PingPong Digital SME	£695k
23 Sep 2026	PURCH3044 - PPE1005099 Direct Award for the Provision of Gartner Consultancy No competition	Gartner UK Ltd	£190k
22 Sep 2026	PURCH3050 - PPE1005102 Direct Award for the Provision of Dental Haptics for UG Teaching No competition	Clark Dental Equipment Systems Ltd SME	£186k
16 Sep 2026	PURCH2915 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Engineering Inspection Services and Plant Protection Policy	Zurich Engineering SME	£805k
15 Sep 2026	PURCH2887 Provision of CVRU Rack Washer Replacement	Allentown UK Limited SME	£189k
11 Sep 2026	PURCH2766 Provision of Passive Investment Manager	Amundi Investment Solutions SME	£555k
8 Sep 2026	PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP	£1.76m
8 Sep 2026	PURCH3011- PPE1005178 Direct Award for the Provision of Higher Education Rankings and Reputation Management No competition	Mshare Hong Kong Limited	£599k
6 Jul 2026	PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)	Anton Paar	£1.21m
30 Jun 2026	PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool	Raith GmbH SME	£4.02m
22 Jun 2026	PURCH2790 Provision of Accommodation Services Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services Contract	Lovat's Group Limited SME	£4.48m
5 Jun 2026	PURCH2818A Provision of Framework Agreement for Managed Laundry Services	Washstation SME	£2.62m
5 Jun 2026	PURCH2946 - PPE1004777 Direct Award for the Provision of AM Explorer Subscription No competition	AM Digital Ltd SME	£302k
29 May 2026	PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer No competition	Becton Dickinson UK Limited	£398k
29 May 2026	PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer No competition	Becton Dickinson UK Limited	£398k
15 May 2026	PURCH2820 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol for Events	Bestway Wholesale, BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood	£600k
7 May 2026	PURCH2841 Provision of a Framework for Supporter Engagement Services	Buffalo Fundraising Consultants SME	£171k
14 Apr 2026	PURCH2765 Provision of Move Management Services, Keystone Building, Western Campus, University of Glasgow	Space Solutions SME	£155k
8 Apr 2026	PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services	Barker Brettell LLP SME, Gateley PLC +1 more	£2.8m
23 Mar 2026	PURCH2867 – PPE1004077 Direct Award for the Provision of Guardtech Cleanrooms No competition	Guardtech Cleanrooms Ltd SME	£905k
16 Mar 2026	PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology	Sight and Sound Technology SME	£1.26m
6 Mar 2026	PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments	Access2learn SME	£110k
24 Feb 2026	PURCH2732 Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Cryogenic Measurement System	Oxford Nanoscience Limited SME	£352k
18 Feb 2026	PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System	Worktribe Ltd SME	£794k
18 Feb 2026	PURCH2742 Contract for the Provision and Implementation of a Research Management System	Worktribe Ltd SME	£794k
13 Feb 2026	PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching No competition	Clark Dental Equipment Systems Ltd SME	£201k
4 Feb 2026	PURCH2700 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Semiconductor & General-Purpose Plasma Etching Tool	Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology	£625k
28 Jan 2026	PURCH2878 - PPE1004110 Direct Award for the Provision of SciVal 2026-2028 No competition	Elsevier BV SME	£301k
27 Jan 2026	PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services	Big Think Agency SME, Creative Triangle Limited SME +1 more	£450k
23 Jan 2026	PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services	Digitronix Ltd. SME, RBL Brand Agency SME	£550k
21 Jan 2026	PURCH2146 Provision of a Framework for Print Room Consumables: Lot 1 – Roll Material Large Format	Antalis Limited, Ashgrove Trading SME +1 more	£100k
21 Jan 2026	PURCH2146 Provision of a Framework for Print Room Consumables: Lot 3 – Various	Antalis Limited, Ashgrove Trading SME +1 more	£100k
21 Jan 2026	PURCH2146 Provision of a Framework for Print Room Consumables: Lot 2 – Paper Small Format	Antalis Limited, Clyde Paper and Print SME +1 more	£100k
21 Jan 2026	PURCH2146 Provision of a Framework for Print Room Consumables: Lot 4 – Mounting Material Large format	Antalis Limited, Ashgrove Trading SME	£100k
16 Jan 2026	PURCH2886 - PPE1004192 Direct Award for the Provision of nanoScan Preclinical PET / CT 123S Platform No competition	Mediso Medical Imaging Systems UK Limited SME	£799k
8 Jan 2026	PURCH2874 – PPE1004170 Direct Award for the Provision of Skin Tissue Collection No competition	Alea Sciences Inc. SME	£213k
16 Dec 2025	PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations	Ede & Ravenscroft Limited	£1.17m
1 Dec 2025	PURCH2873 - PPE1004041 Direct Award for the Provision of Supply of Laboratory Information Management System No competition	Autoscribe Informatics Ltd SME	£203k
1 Dec 2025	PURCH2620 Provision of Fresh Butcher Meat, Marinated Chicken and Fresh Fish	BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, Campbells Prime Meat Ltd SME	£1m
19 Nov 2025	Award of PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services: One Stop Shop	Brodies	£1.8m
19 Nov 2025	Award of PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services: Construction and Property	CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP	£1.8m
19 Nov 2025	Award of PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services: Employment Law, Pensions and Immigration	Brodies	£1.8m
19 Nov 2025	Award of PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services: Governance and Dispute Resolution	Brodies	£1.8m
10 Nov 2025	PURCH2779 - PPE1003993 Direct Award for the Provision of Renewal of Multi-Year Service Contract for Flow Systems No competition	Becton Dickinson UK Limited	£573k
30 Oct 2025	PURCH2152 Provision of a Framework for Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Floor Cleaning Machines: Lot 1 – New Equipment Purchase	Iic Products T/A Victor Floor Care SME, Nilfisk Ltd	£80,000
30 Oct 2025	PURCH2152 Provision of a Framework for Supply, Maintenance and Repair of Floor Cleaning Machines: Lot 2 – Service and Maintenance	Nilfisk Ltd	£320k
22 Oct 2025	PURCH2620 Provision of Fresh Butcher Meat, Marinated Chicken and Fresh Fish	Campbells Prime Meat Ltd SME	£200k