Terms and conditions

The following sets of standard terms and conditions relate to the University's purchasing activities and are available for suppliers and potential suppliers to view and/or download:

General Conditions of Purchase

These terms and conditions are general and apply to all University purchase orders and associated contracts for the supply of goods and services. They may only be varied with the written agreement of the University's Procurement Office.

• General conditions of purchase (Short Form)
• General conditions of purchase (Long Form)

Standard Consultancy Agreement

This document outlines the University's standard terms and conditions for professional services and consultancy contracts. There may be variations for different types of service agreements but only with prior written agreement of the University's Procurement Office.

• Standard Consultancy Agreement

Standard Framework Agreement

This document outlines the University's standard terms and conditions for framework agreements. There may be variations for different types of framework agreements but only with prior written agreement of the University's Procurement Office.

• Standard Framework Agreement Jan 2014

Special terms and conditions may apply to certain high value or complex contracts, subject to the approval of the University's Procurement Manager.

The General Conditions of Purchase (including arrangements for payment) will be used as a matter of course for all University Purchase Orders and are referred to at the foot of the official order form.