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Residences Emergency Summer Water Flushing

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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07 May 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, led by Cardiff University, involves the provision of "Residences Emergency Summer Water Flushing" services, aimed at maintaining water hygiene during low occupancy periods in the summer to align with Health & Safety guidelines such as BS8680:2020 and ACOP L8 & HSG274. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract in an active status since the award date of 1st May 2025. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the project falls under the services industry category. The contract is set for a period starting from 19th May 2025 and concluding on 1st January 2026. As a 'below threshold' procurement method, it was conducted directly without competition, focusing on swift execution and specific regulatory compliance. Cardiff University acts as the buying organisation, under Welsh devolved regulations, with Radecarl awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service-based companies, especially those within the repair and maintenance services sector, to engage with academic institutions on critical health and safety projects. SMEs, like Radecarl, who received this award, are particularly well-suited to such projects due to their agility and specialised capabilities. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector by delivering essential maintenance services, ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety regulations, and reinforcing a market presence within the UK's educational establishment sector. Small and medium enterprises that can offer specialised water hygiene solutions would find this type of contract advantageous for growth and and expanding their business footprint.

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Notice Title

Residences Emergency Summer Water Flushing

Notice Description

This requirement is for Residences flushing of water outlets for water hygiene control during periods of low occupancy (summer) to meet the legal Health & Safety requirements of BS8680:2020, ACOP L8& HSG274 as set out in the University Water Safety Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADECARL

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