Award

Glanhau Canolfan Siopa a Gorsaf Fysiau Sant Tudful St Tydfil Shopping Centre and Bus Station Cleaning

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 11:17

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:36

Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for cleaning services at the St Tydfil Shopping Centre and Merthyr Bus Station, located in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Adapt Business Services Limited, follows a competitive flexible two-stage procedure. The procurement process, classified under cleaning services, was driven by a selective method and involved a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, which has an initial period ending on 14 December 2028 with the potential for a one-year extension, was signed on 20 November 2025, aiming at maintaining cleanliness in the central shopping and transportation hub. The procurement efforts align with the Welsh devolved regulations and are supported under the legal framework of UKGPA 2023/54.

This tender process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in large-scale cleaning services to participate in a substantial and recurring public sector contract with potential for extension. Adapt Business Services Limited, a sizable enterprise based in Swansea, was successful in being awarded this contract, indicating the suitability of well-established cleaning firms with comprehensive service provision capabilities to compete effectively. SMEs and other service providers can look to similar procurement opportunities to expand their reach in public sector contracts, enhance service portfolios, and secure long-term revenue streams. Businesses that prioritise quality and reliability in service delivery are particularly well-placed to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Glanhau Canolfan Siopa a Gorsaf Fysiau Sant Tudful St Tydfil Shopping Centre and Bus Station Cleaning

Notice Description

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful wedi dyfarnu contract ar gyfer gwasanaethau glanhau i Ganolfan Siopa Sant Tudful a Gorsaf Fysiau Merthyr. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for cleaning services to St Tydfil Shopping Centre and Merthyr Bus Station.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Gall ymestyn hyd at flwyddyn arall Can extend up to a further year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,194,072 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,194,071 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-11

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADAPT BUSINESS SERVICES

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