University of Bristol,: public contracts won without a rival in United Kingdom: 23 uncontested awards; 32% of its awards; 21 without a competition; 2 single bid.
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University of Bristol, won 23 of its 71 public contract awards in United Kingdom without a rival from 2014-06-27 to 2026-10-15: 21 without a competition and 2 after a competition that drew a single bid. 20 buyers awarded it without a rival, the largest Defra Network eTendering Portal with 2.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
Defra Network eTendering Portal gave University of Bristol, 5 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2014-06-27, latest 2020-12-07.
Animal and Plant Health Agency gave University of Bristol, 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-22, latest 2026-04-01.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust gave University of Bristol, 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-02-16, latest 2026-04-08.
Ministry of Defence gave University of Bristol, 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-28, latest 2026-10-15.
Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-01-22, latest 2025-01-22.
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory gave University of Bristol, 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2015-02-26, latest 2022-08-12.
Bristol City Council gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-05-03, latest 2021-05-03.
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-08-08, latest 2024-08-08.
University Of The West Of England gave University of Bristol, 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-12-17, latest 2019-05-21.
Home Office gave University of Bristol, 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-02-11, latest 2022-06-29.
UK Health Security Agency gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-03-23, latest 2023-03-23.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-07-09, latest 2024-07-09.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal) gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-02-05, latest 2025-02-05.
HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP gave University of Bristol, 2 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-06-22, latest 2023-06-29.
HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-07-29, latest 2026-07-29.
Health Education England gave University of Bristol, 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-07-28, latest 2023-06-06.
JISC gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-08-12, latest 2026-08-12.
NCC Operations Ltd T/A NCC - Innovating for Industry gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-07-10, latest 2026-07-10.
Torbay Council gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-07-24, latest 2026-07-24.
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) gave University of Bristol, 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-03-20, latest 2026-03-20.
| Date | Buyer | How | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Ministry of Defence 1 | No competition Direct award | — |
| 2026-08-12 | JISC 1 | No competition Direct award | — |
| 2026-07-29 | HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
| 2026-07-24 | Torbay Council 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
| 2026-07-10 | NCC Operations Ltd T/A NCC - Innovating for Industry 065164-2026-NCC0617AM010726-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-04-08 | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
Every uncontested award in United Kingdom · All countries · University of Bristol, in the register
Source: Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, Cabinet Office, in the Open Contracting Data Standard (data.open-contracting.org), Open Government Licence v3.0; an award is counted once where both services publish it. Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Values in these notices often state a framework ceiling rather than a contract amount, so awards are counted, not summed. Updated 17 October 2026.