Meet leading buyers and explore upcoming contract opportunities at SDP’s Meet the Buyer Zone at Scotland Manufacturing 2026.

Connect directly with leading public and private sector buyers at the Meet the Buyer Zone, hosted by the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) as part of the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026.

Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow on 30 September & 1 October 2026, the Meet the Buyer Zone gives Scottish SMEs and suppliers the opportunity to meet organisations with upcoming projects, contracts and framework opportunities across manufacturing, technology, infrastructure and the wider supply chain.

Meet the Buyers

Confirmed organisations include:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Northern Lighthouse Board

Ogilvie

Scottish Government

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)

More buyers will be announced.

Helping Scottish SMEs Bid Better

The Supplier Development Programme will be on hand throughout the Meet the Buyer Zone to help businesses understand how they can become tender-ready and make better use of the opportunities available to them.

Established in 2008, SDP is a partnership of Local Authorities, the Scottish Government and other public bodies providing free tendering support to Scottish-based SMEs. Through training, networking events and practical resources, the programme helps businesses find and bid for public and private sector contracts.

Why Attend?

If you're looking to grow your business, understand upcoming procurement opportunities or start conversations with organisations actively buying from the market, the Meet the Buyer Zone gives you the opportunity to make those connections face-to-face.

Your registration also gives you access to the wider Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026, bringing Scotland's manufacturing and industrial community together for two days of insight, innovation, networking and business opportunities.

Registration is FREE. Secure your place today.

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