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Fairwater Campus Estates Management

CANTONIAN HIGH SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:48

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:41

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fairwater Campus Estates Management" contract has been awarded, focusing on mechanical and electrical services along with site management for Cantonian High School in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract is under the industry category of building and facilities management services and is in the award stage dating from 23 February 2026. Cantonian High School, the buyer, has implemented a direct award method for this contract, selecting Borley Engineering Services Limited as the supplier for a period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The contract value is approximately £548,520, with gross amounting to £658,224. This arrangement aims to maintain consistency and effective operation across the campus during the interim two-year period before a long-term contract is finalised, considering the recent opening of the Fairwater Community Campus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses operating within the mechanical, electrical, and estates management sectors. It emphasises the importance of site familiarity and technical expertise, making it an ideal opportunity for firms that have been previously engaged in similar projects or have specialised knowledge in campus management. Especially small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on building and facilities management who can provide comprehensive services might find this tender advantageous. Ensuring consistency across services and operations offers room for such businesses to showcase their capability in handling complex site management needs and maintaining long-term service excellence in educational facilities.

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Notice Title

Fairwater Campus Estates Management

Notice Description

The scope of the contract includes: Providing a full mechanical and electrical service to support the long-term effective running and maintenance to the whole campus, as well as full site management including grounds maintenance and repairs.

Procurement Information

Fairwater Community Campus is due to open in January 2026 for Cantonian High School and July 2026 for the Special Schools. The school wishes to appoint Borley Engineering Services Ltd for an interim arrangement of 2 years, while a longer-term arrangement is put in place following completion of works across all sites. Borley Engineering Services Ltd have completed the works on site to date and have the knowledge of the site and are able to provide the full mechanical and electrical service and estates management to support the long-term effective running and maintenance in relation to the whole campus, across the sites within different footprints. To maintain the consistency across all sites, allowing for a longer term arrangement to be put in place and take into consideration TUPE implications, the school anticipates that a two year period is sufficient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£548,520 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£548,519 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTONIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

CARDIFF COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 3JR
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORLEY ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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