Planning

Framework for External/Environmental Improvements

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Framework for External/Environmental Improvements is a public procurement process initiated by Cardiff Council, aiming to appoint a single contractor to enhance the external environment of the council's estates. This includes social housing and other properties, focusing on safety, accessibility, and aesthetics for tenants and residents. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated contract start date set for 1st March 2027 and completion by 28th February 2029, extendable to 2031. The industry category for this tender is works, specifically environmental improvement works, within the UKL22 region. Interested parties should note the upcoming publication of further notice details on or before 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental improvement works, particularly those capable of managing large-scale projects within residential communities. Firms with a history of delivering successful external enhancements in urban areas would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement indicates significant potential for long-term collaboration with Cardiff Council, enhancing business reputation and securing substantial revenue, with a gross contract value of £9.6 million. This procurement can stimulate business growth by leveraging expertise in creating safe and attractive living environments while adhering to Cardiff's strategic objectives for its housing estates.

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Notice Title

Framework for External/Environmental Improvements

Notice Description

The domestic property portfolio of the Council comprises a mixture of social housing (approximately 13,785 Council owned dwellings in number) and other properties. Of these there are 786 courtyards or common areas and gardens, serving 882 physical blocks of flats. 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 Council is seeking to appoint a single Contractor to this framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050522-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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