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Cranfield Campus
College Road, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, Bedfordshire
Cranfield University at Shrivenham
Cranfield University, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8LA
University Executive
Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Holford
Deputy-Vice-Chancellor – Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Professor Dame Helen Atkinson DBE
Deputy-Vice-Chancellor – Faculty of Business and Management Professor Lynette Ryals OBE
Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Defence and Security Professor Mark Richardson
Pro-Vice-Chancellor – International and Student Recruitment Professor David Oglethorpe
Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Education Professor Sean Tyrrel
Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Research and Innovation Professor Leon Terry
University Secretary Mr Gregor Douglas
Director of Finance Mr Ian Sibbald
Director of Human Resources Mrs Helen Perkins
Whether you are looking to supply goods or services to the University, or find out if any tenders are currently on offer, you can read more in the Procurement section of the website which covers our Cranfield and Shrivenham campuses goods, estates and services. Alternatively please contact our Procurement Department.
Cranfield University Terms and Conditions of Purchase for Services
The University does not maintain a list of approved, preferred, recommended or registered suppliers. We use either collaborative procurement agreements arranged through purchasing consortiums such as SUPC. We advertise and organise our high-value tendering activity via an electronic portal called In-Tend. You can view current tenders and register your company so that your details will be available to us for consideration in any future tender exercises. Go to In-Tend .
Our standard conditions of purchase:
Cranfield University Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services
Procurement Department
T: +44 (0) 1234 75 4952 / 754727
E: procurement@cranfield.ac.uk
Payment of invoices
If you would like to speak to a member of our Finance team, contact purchase.ledger@cranfield.ac.uk.
Business Engagement
Initial advice and guidance
Facilitated engagement between business and Cranfield University
Business partnership management
Product, technology and service R&D
Commercial and collaborative research and advisory services
Strategic staff development, learning and education
Channels for skilled, qualified and business-ready postgraduates as employees
T: +44 (0)1234 758029
Research and Innovation Office
E: researchoffice@cranfield.ac.uk
Research and consultancy for businesses
Contact Business Engagement
E: business@cranfield.ac.uk
Research for students
Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Environment, Manufacturing, Water
Cranfield campus - Enquiries office
T: +44 (0)1234 758008
Defence and Security - Shrivenham
T: +44 (0)1793 785810
E: prospectus@cranfield.ac.uk
Management
T: +44 (0)1234 75 1122
We aim to foster a working, learning and teaching environment rich in creativity and innovation which can help improve our competitive edge.
Search for current vacancies and apply online, find out more about the job application process and learn about staff benefits by visiting Working at Cranfield.
People & Culture
T: +44 (0)1234 750111 (Cranfield)
T: +44 (0)1793 785207 (Shrivenham)
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General media enquiries
T: (0)1234 75 4999
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Our fully-equipped executive airport is a truly distinctive part of the Cranfield habitat which accommodates most business jets, ranging from the Falcon and Gulfstream to the large Boeing Business Jet, and provides easy worldwide access for businesses in London and the South Midlands.
Major organisations base their facilities at Cranfield Airport, including the UK Government’s Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurement (FAAM) and research aircraft belonging to our strategic partners.
We are also home to many corporate and private aircraft owners, and technology-based companies involved in training, maintenance and engineering, including Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
Visit the Cranfield Airport website
Cranfield has an impressive portfolio of venues all on one site to suit all your conference needs. A dedicated team is on hand to take care of your event every step of the way. If you are thinking of holding your event at Cranfield, then visit our Venue Cranfield website.
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd
Cranfield Conference Centre Ltd
Cranfield Engineering Innovations Ltd
Cranfield Innovative Manufacturing Ltd
Cranfield Management Development Centre
Cranfield Management Development Ltd
Cranfield Quality Services Ltd
Cranfield University Technology Park
T: +44 (0)1234 754456