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Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Maintenance

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 10:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Aug 2026 at 10:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Maintenance contract, conducted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is an intended award aimed at maintaining the grounds of the former hospital site. The industry category is 'services', specifically dealing with grounds maintenance, located in the Nantgarw region in the United Kingdom (UKL15). The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, as outlined under the UK procurement legislation 2023/54. This contract is currently at the 'Award' stage, with the most recent contract award notice published on 5th August 2026 and the contract period set to begin on 17th August 2026, extending potentially until 2029 if renewal options are exercised. The key dates include a scheduled contract signature milestone on 14th August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract’s continuity and potential renewal signify a long-term business relationship, offering steady revenue streams. Companies like Orange Forestry, which is engaged as the supplier, demonstrate the opportunity for SMEs to secure government contracts, fostering business growth and stability within this service sector. Businesses located within the UK, especially those experienced with public sector works and compliance with Welsh devolved regulations, could find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities and strategic growth plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

This notice it to make the market aware of the intended award for the Whitchurch Grounds Maintenance contract, under schedule 5, clause 7 of the procurement act, for the continuation of works. The contract covers grounds maintenance services at the former Whitchurch Hospital estate, a vacant site requiring ongoing management to maintain safety, accessibility, and control vegetation growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,276 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NANTGARW
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORANGE FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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