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Digarbon Contractor (PCSA)

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 15:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 11:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process for Cardiff University involves the appointment of a Digarbon Contractor to manage the retrofit of its Law and Psychology buildings, located in Cardiff, UK. The competitive flexible procedure employed for selecting the contractor follows the open procurement method under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, to ensure compliance with the Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, valued at approximately £2.47 million (excluding VAT), is designated as complete. A NEC4 PCSA contract was awarded to Bray and Slaughter Limited, allowing them to proceed with asbestos removals, roof replacements, and installation of new double-glazed windows in the specified buildings. The project's contract period runs from 16th March 2026 to 5th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with expertise in managing complex retrofits in operational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in similar projects could find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio within the higher education sector. The competitive selection process, which included stages for selecting from multiple bidders, underscores the demand for quality deliverables and cost-efficiency. The project's focus on sustainability and efficient resource management aligns with broader governmental decarbonisation strategies, offering businesses a platform to showcase their capabilities in environmentally-conscious construction practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digarbon Contractor (PCSA)

Notice Description

The appointment of a contractor to complete the retrofit of the Law (LAWPL) and Tower (PSYCH) buildings. Scope of works required at Law Building include: * Asbestos Removals. * Replacement of existing flat roof systems on both the main section of the building (including the lift motor/plant room) and the lower-level extension built in the 1990s. To facilitate these works roof top PV cells and MEP systems will need to be removed and re-installed (including recommissioning). * Removal of all existing windows and curtain walling (frames & windows) and replacement with new double-glazed units and associated making good (except for the existing double glazed units on the ground floor of the 1990's courtyard extension). * FF&E - installation of new replacement windows blinds. Scope of works required at Tower Building included: * Asbestos removals. * Replacement of existing flat roof systems on the no.2 lower-level extensions only (not including the main roof which has recently been replaced). To facilitate these works roof top MEP systems will need to be removed and re-installed (including recommissioning). * Removal of all existing windows and curtain walling (frames & windows) and replacement with new double-glazed units and associated making good (except for the windows in the extension built in 2008 which are to be retained). * FF&E - installation of new replacement windows blinds. * Implementation of plans for phasing, sequencing and building user decanting to deliver the works. Stage 1 Appointment - The award of a NEC4 PCSA contract to 1 contractor following a competitive flexible procedure to 1 contractor (MAT)

Planning Information

The University are hosting a Pre-market engagement event on Thursday 11th September 2025 at 14:00 – 15:00 via Teams. In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier engagement event must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Friday the 5th of September 2025. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,474,312 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 5 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

Cardiff University

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Postcode Area
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAY AND SLAUGHTER LIMITED

Further Information

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