D3 Tenders | Framework for Pool of Small Contractors New Entrants 2026

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Notice Title

Framework for Pool of Small Contractors New Entrants 2026

Notice Description

The domestic property portfolio of the Council comprises a mixture of social housing (approximately 14,310 properties in number) and other properties. Maintenance of these properties is undertaken by the Council via a mixture of in-house provision and external contractors. Dwellings will vary in age and condition and bidders are advised to make due allowance for this.The Council's Voids Team manage the works being delivered to bring void properties up to a standard for a new tenancy.As a property becomes vacant, a Technical Manager from the Voids Team visits the property and assesses the repair requirements and creates a schedule of works required.The Voids Team then allocate the property (and repairs) via one of the following routes:* In-house workforce* One of the current contractors appointed to the Framework for Repairs & Maintenance to Domestic Vacant Properties.Following extensive consultation, the Council determined that the best way forward for the delivery of vacant repairs is a combination of the following:* In-house workforce* Framework Agreement for Repairs & Maintenance to Domestic Vacant properties (2 external contractors).* A pool of smaller contractors to assist the in-house team, who can be called upon to complete specific activities (for example painting, deep cleans etc.).This tender process is in relation to new entrants to the framework agreement for Pool of Small Contractors.The Council is seeking to engage multiple New Entrant Contractors to add to this pool, who the Voids Team can call upon to complete specific work activities.The Pool of Small Contractors will be used to support the in-house workforce by:* Being called upon to complete a piece of work in a property being worked on by the in-house workforce.* Being allocated a property for them to complete all the required works (where the work required is minimal).It should be noted that whilst the framework will predominantly be for work in vacant properties as described above, there may be some requirement for work in occupied properties which will be instructed by our Responsive Repairs Unit (RRU). The level of these requirements is subject to vary depending on demand and budget.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161575. It is anticipated that the New Entrants will be appointed to the Framework from 1st August 2026 and the end date of the Framework is 31st July 2027.(WA Ref:161575)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-kuma6s-161575
Publication Source: Sell2Wales
Latest Notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161575
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Works
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Not Specified
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL
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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: Not specified
Local Authority: Cardiff
Electoral Ward: Butetown
Westminster Constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth

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