Purchasing and procurement at SLU

SLU procures goods and services for approximately SEK 1.7 billion annually. The central purchasing unit is responsible for signing framework agreements for the entire SLU and for carrying out significant procurements. We also have an advisory function and provide information and training for SLU's employees.

SLU makes purchases in many different areas, such as instruments, chemicals and laboratory products, machines, analytical equipment, supplies and services of various kinds.

Current procurements

The procurements currently advertised by SLU in the E-avrop database can be found here: Current procurements. Click on the desired procurement document name for more information.

Procurement is a formal process which means that all suppliers are offered to submit a tender (offer) via an advertised basis. The purchasing unit carries out procurements electronically in the TendSign tool. The entire process, from request for tender documents to the completed agreement, is carried out electronically, and tenders are also submitted electronically.

For other questions about purchasing, please contact the Purchasing unit at upphandling@slu.se

Purchasing plan

SLU has a Purchasing plan for planned procurements over the next two years.

The goal of the purchasing plan is to create predictability. The predictability facilitates the distribution of resources in the Purchasing unit and increases the understanding of the time-consuming procurement process.

See the purchasing plan for SLU 2025-2026  (excel document, in Swedish only)