Tender

Residences Extractor Fan Cleaning

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 13:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has initiated a tender process for the "Residences Extractor Fan Cleaning" project. The process is currently in the tender stage and involves cleaning services specifically for wall extractor fans within its university residences, excluding duct-style fan systems. This contract targets the Campus Services Division responsible for managing university accommodations, which include 179 sites with approximately 5000 extractor fans. The open competition procurement method invites suppliers to access documents until 21st April 2026 with the opportunity for site visits on 23rd April 2026. The tender closes on 30th April 2026 and represents a total estimated value of £156,200 gross.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in building-cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in managing large-scale cleaning operations. The tender emphasises quality, responsible procurement, and price, with respective weightings applied to bid evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, presenting a significant growth opportunity in a sub-central government market. It also includes the possibility for renewal, offering sustained engagement with Cardiff University through a potential 12-month extension. This tender is suitable for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector while cementing relationships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residences Extractor Fan Cleaning

Notice Description

To establish a contract for the cleaning of Wall Extractor Fans for the University Residences. This does not include any duct style fan systems. The service will be used by the University's Campus Services Division which is responsible for the management and delivery of university residences. The residences estate is made up of 179 "sites" with circa. 5000 through wall style extractor fans. The scope of works is to clean the fans on the following basis: Shared Bathrooms - Annually (once per annum) En-Suite (inc. Shared En-Suite) - Biennially (once every 2 years) Kitchens - Twice a year Full details are contained the ITT documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027924-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,166 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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