UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

• Contracts awarded14
• Period covered2 Oct 2025 to 2 Oct 2026
• Distinct suppliers21
• Contract valuesMedian £543k across the 6 awards that state a value
• Suppliers named11 of 14 awards

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  Purchase of In Vivo Optical Imaging System

  UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER · £100k · Closes 2 Nov 2026

  University of Lancaster is purchasing an in vivo optical imaging system for research use. The notice does not specify further details beyond referring to supporting documentation.

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  Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Framework

  UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER · £380k

  Lancaster University is establishing a framework for arboricultural, landscaping, horticultural, sports pitch, and internal greenery services across four main lots with subdivisions. The framework covers tree maintenance, landscape design and upkeep, pitch reinstatement, and internal plant care.

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  Specialised Cleaning Services Framework

  UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER · £2.5m

  Lancaster University is establishing a framework agreement for specialised cleaning services across eight lots, including deep cleaning, hazardous cleaning, bathroom pods, ovens, upholstery, external cleaning, and general support. Up to 3-5 suppliers will be appointed per lot through a two-stage process: PSQ shortlisting followed by ITT evaluation.

What they buy

• Cleaning, waste & environmental 5 awards
• Construction & building works 5 awards
• Furniture, equipment & supplies 3 awards
• Repair & maintenance 3 awards
• Laboratory & precision equipment 2 awards
• Health & medical 1 award

Contracts awarded

• Grease Trap Cleaning
  2 Oct 2026 · £282k · ends 31 Oct 2029
  Awarded to VENTILATION SURVEYS & SERVICES LIMITED
• SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement
  10 Aug 2026 · ends 31 Jul 2028
  Awarded to JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED, KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITED, ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITED, FTS COACH HIRE LIMITED, SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED
• Fit-Out Contractor for Charles Carter Refurbishment
  30 Jul 2026 · £360k · ends 14 Dec 2026
  Awarded to Overbury Plc
• General Waste (Lot One) and Recyclate & Food Waste (Lot Two) Collection Services
  2 Jul 2026 · ends 31 Jul 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• Intruder Alarm, Access Control and CCTV Service and Maintenance
  12 Jun 2026 · ends 31 May 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• Furness College Lift Replacement
  24 Apr 2026 · £95k · ends 31 Jan 2028
  Awarded to NORTHERN ELEVATOR LIMITED
• Window Cleaning Service Framework
  24 Apr 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2028
  Awarded to IN DEPTH SERVICES (CLEANING) LIMITED, Bulloughs Cleaning Services Ltd, D & I LIMITED, HB CLEANING NORTH LTD
• Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator
  14 Apr 2026 · £543k · ends 24 Apr 2029
  Awarded to OXFORD NANOSCIENCE LIMITED
• Painting and Decorating Framework
  30 Mar 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2028
  Awarded to GEORGE JONES & SON (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED
• Strategic CRM Platform
  11 Mar 2026 · £1.3m · ends 23 Apr 2028
  Awarded to Creation Technology Solutions
• Pool Water Treatment, Service and Support
  31 Oct 2025 · ends 31 Oct 2027
  Awarded to Sterling Hydrotech Ltd
• Mobile platform for tracking Carbon through agri-ecosystems
  23 Oct 2025 · £1.3m · ends 4 Nov 2026
  Awarded to AMISTON LIMITED
• Guestroom Cleaning
  10 Oct 2025 · ends 12 Oct 2027
  Awarded to MARGARET CLEANING SOLUTIONS LTD
• CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences
  2 Oct 2025 · ends 7 Sept 2027
  Supplier not named in a form we publish

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