Tender

Grounds Maintenance, Cardiff University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 07:24

Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is currently in the tender stage for a Grounds Maintenance services contract, valued at £1,325,000 gross. This contract aims to support a stimulating and attractive campus environment, enhancing biodiversity and well-being. The procurement process follows an open procedure and covers grounds maintenance services in Cardiff, UKL22 region. Interested parties must submit tender documents electronically, with submissions closing on 22nd June 2026. A pre-market engagement event was previously held on 13th April 2026, and details of the procurement process are accessible until 25th May 2026, allowing for site visits prior to submission.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and environmental services, particularly those with experience in sustainable practices and responsible procurement. The contract’s emphasis on sustainable landscaping and seasonal enhancements presents a growth opportunity for enterprises focused on environmental stewardship. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. This engagement will benefit businesses with robust quality management systems and competitive pricing strategies, offering value for money and enhancing customer satisfaction at Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance, Cardiff University

Notice Description

This Procurement is for a Grounds Maintenance contractor for Cardiff University. An attractive campus will help to encourage students and staff to study and work at Cardiff University. The landscape and external environment are potentially a productive teaching and learning resource, particularly for departments such as Biology and Environment. An attractive and stimulating environment promoting staff and student wellbeing, having a positive effect on mental health. Being able to enjoy the external environment can help both staff and students cope with the stresses of work and study. Enhancing the natural landscape to encourage biodiversity, wildlife to thrive and develop across the estate. Grounds maintenance should be consistent with the good practice and standards as follows: * Develop a Regular Maintenance Schedule. * Keep Walkways, Parking Spaces and Entryways Clean. * In extreme weather condition pathways, entrances, and car parks remain safe and free from the hazards of snow and ice. * Use Sustainable Landscaping Practices. * Investing in in Seasonal Enhancements. * Ensure Proper Tree and Shrub Care. * Implementing a Waste Management Strategy.

Planning Information

The University are undertaking a Pre-Market engagement event for provision of a contractor for University Grounds Maintenance. An attractive campus will help to encourage students and staff to study and work at Cardiff University. The landscape and external environment are potentially a productive teaching and learning resource, particularly for departments such as Biology and Environment. An attractive and stimulating environment promoting staff and student wellbeing, having a positive effect on mental health. Being able to enjoy the external environment can help both staff and students cope with the stresses of work and study. Enhancing the natural landscape to encourage biodiversity, wildlife to thrive and develop across the estate. Grounds maintenance should be consistent with the good practice and standards as follows: • Develop a Regular Maintenance Schedule. • Keep Walkways, Parking Spaces and Entryways Clean. • In extreme weather condition pathways, entrances, and car parks remain safe and free from the hazards of snow and ice. • Use Sustainable Landscaping Practices. • Investing in in Seasonal Enhancements. • Ensure Proper Tree and Shrub Care. • Implementing a Waste Management Strategy. The objectives for the engagement are: To establish the level of interest in the tender opportunity To gain an understanding of your experience of similar contracts, incorporating any lessons learnt to drive improvements.​ To listen, reflect and mitigate any foreseeable risks within the proposed contract tender exercise to ensure that the service delivered at Cardiff University remains customer centric, efficient and offers value for money. The Pre-market engagement event will be held on 13th April 2026 at 2pm via Teams Suppliers interested in attending the pre-market engagement event must complete and return the registration form via the correspondence function on the Universities e-tender portal In-Tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is 12 Noon, 9th April 2026 - Teams invitations will be issued once this deadline has passed. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published on the e-tendering portal following the pre-market engagement event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038891-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,104,166 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,104,166 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-04-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

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