University Procurement Services have links to a number of sites relating to all aspects of procurement within Higher Education (H.E.). These include links to procurement initiatives developed by the Research Councils and Funding Authorities
Please see some useful likes below:
USEFUL PROCUREMENT WEBSITES:
APUC: Advanced Purchasing for Universities and Colleges. The Procurement Consortium for Scotland and Northern Ireland (representing the needs of Further and Higher Education Member Institutions)
Scottish Government Procurement: The website for Scottish Government Procurement. This contains links to the Procurement Journey
RESEARCH EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT:
HEFCE: Higher Education Funding Council of England
EPSRC: The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. This site contains links to current EPSRC support and useful documents such as the Guide to Funding
SHEFC: Scottish Higher Education Funding Council
TENDERS:
Public Contracts Scotland: This portal is used by the University to advertise its requirements.