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Framework for Environmental & External Improvements

Cardiff Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Sep 2026 at 10:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 May 2026 at 16:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is seeking a single contractor for environmental and external improvement works across its housing estates in Cardiff. The works category is construction and civil engineering, including courtyard improvement programmes, boundary and defensible-space improvements, fire-safety actions, highway and footway works, garage-site improvements, alley gating and small environmental schemes. Projects may include parking areas, property curtilages, rear gullies, lighting, amenity areas, footpaths, carriageways, courtyards, bin stores, drainage, railings, gates and access ramps. The programme also covers structural surveys, design and small to medium isolated schemes, alongside some larger estate regeneration projects shaped by local consultation. Alley-gating programmes address anti-social behaviour, crime and environmental problems, while courtyard works focus on security, amenity, bin storage, surfacing and access. Delivery is in Cardiff.

The procurement has reached tender: Cardiff Council invited offers through a two-stage selective competitive flexible procedure, beginning with a pre-qualification questionnaire and followed by an invitation to tender. It is a single-lot closed framework with one contractor and awards without reopening competition. Expressions of interest were due by 5 October 2026 at 12:00, and enquiries by 28 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions, allowing performance until 1 March 2031. The estimated value is £6.36 million excluding VAT, or £7.632 million including VAT; the indicative annual value is £1.59 million excluding VAT. Offers are evaluated on cost 50%, quality 40% and community well-being benefits 10%. The intended award date is 1 February 2027.

This opportunity suits construction and civil engineering contractors able to manage a varied, rolling programme of housing-estate improvement schemes rather than a single major build. Relevant capability includes brickwork and concrete construction, surfacing, drainage, highways and footways, fencing, railings, gates, lighting, parking works, bin-store relocation, access improvements and environmental regeneration. Contractors should be able to undertake structural surveys and design, respond to smaller one-off works and coordinate larger schemes through consultation with local communities. Capacity is important: the programme anticipates around 11–12 alley-gating schemes, approximately 22 gate-set installations and about seven courtyard improvements each year, subject to demand and capacity. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. A supplier able to deliver safely across multiple Cardiff estates and demonstrate strong quality and community outcomes is well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Environmental & External Improvements

Notice Description

The Council aims to invest in the external environment of its estates and to create safe, accessible and attractive environments for its tenants and residents. The total estimated annual contract value is PS1,590,000 (plus VAT), and the Council is seeking to appoint a single Contractor to this framework agreement. It should be noted that the estimated value is indicative only, and may change dependant on demand and budget. The Contract period will be 2 years (starting 1st March 2027) with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The works primarily involve: Courtyard Improvement Programmes, Boundary Improvements, Small Environmental Improvement Schemes, Fire Actions, Highways & Footway Improvements, Garage Site Improvements, Neighbourhood Regeneration Division Services (i.e., Alley Gating) and other related works / scheme (including but not limited to; defensible space, unadopted highways, structural surveys & design and small to medium isolated schemes). Some comprehensive estate regeneration schemes based on needs and priorities identified through consultation for individual areas. Schemes generally include improvements or renewal to parking provision, property curtilages, rear gullies and alley-ways, lighting, amenity areas footpaths carriageways and courtyards. Smaller one-off improvements in response to specific issues, such as fire actions, gulley improvements, alley-gating, parking, courtyards or footways. Alley Gating are ongoing 2-year programmes to investigate and secure rear lanes by the means of manually operated gates. Programmes are agreed every 2 years and include lanes identified as the highest priorities for the Council, in terms of the levels of anti-social behaviour, crime and environmental issues. All schemes are subject to support from the local community and consideration of any representations during the legal process. The programme aims to deliver approximately 11-12 gated schemes with approx. 22 gate set installations per year. Fire actions are typically the relocation of an existing bin-store sited too close to the main building. Repositioned in a new location a set distance away to prevent fire spread to the main building. The works are usually a new brick built bin store, set on a concrete slab, steel railings and a secure steel lockable gate. Enabling works may also include, concrete paths, slabs, drainage etc. A rolling programme of courtyard improvements has been developed specifically tackling issues around security, improved amenity space for tenants, improved bin storage, surfacing and access. The programme is based on prioritising the courtyards in worst condition first and it is anticipated undertaking around 7 courtyard improvements every year depending upon capacity. Defensible space improvements to flats are also planned this will include Railings and gates, pathway renewal and where possible level access ramp to front communal door. Information regarding this project can be found via the Proactis Portal using the reference ERFX1008911 If you have not done so already, I would suggest that you register on our supplier portal via the link https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login as this is where we advertise opportunities and receive responses electronically should the requirement arise. Further guidance notes can be found at the following link: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/policiesproceduresguidance I would also recommend that you register on the Welsh Government's supplier portal http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ as this is where public sector opportunities are advertised. The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) team (formerly the National Procurement Service) alongside local government is now leading on frameworks previously under the remit of the NPS. Welsh Government Commercial Delivery is still operating on a category basis. Details of their collaborative frameworks can be found on the Wales Collaborative Procurement Hub on Sell2Wales. To support the readiness of our suppliers, the links below provides guidance and training to assist suppliers on registering on the Central Digital Platform.... https://www.gov.wales/procurement-act-2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension Included within contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084760-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,360,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-10-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
CF10 4UW
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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