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12 Jun 2026 at 09:46

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:13

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Transport for Wales involved the "Cleaning contract for Head office Llys Cadwyn," located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services, and was conducted through an open procurement method under an open procedure. The contract, which reached the award stage on 12th June 2026, has an estimated gross value of £714,349, with services to begin on 31st August 2026 and an option to extend up to 30th August 2031. Key milestones included a standstill period until 24th June 2026, indicating the final stages of the procurement process were in place.

This tender presents ample business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises experienced in providing cleaning and environmental services. The contract's open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, with twelve final-stage bids submitted, all from SMEs. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality cleaning services at competitive prices would be well-positioned to succeed in similar tenders. The provision for potential contract extensions further enhances the opportunities for sustained business growth through ongoing engagement with a significant public authority like Transport for Wales.

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Notice Title

Cleaning contract for Head office Llys Cadwyn

Notice Description

Llys Cadwyn is the Headquarters for Transport for Wales. The Cleaning requirement will be based around an output specification and agreed standards and frequencies will be discussed with the client during site visits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e976
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,495 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£443,495 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£595,291 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBANY CLEANING SOLUTIONS

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