--- title: "Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2025-09-30" --- # Grounds Maintenance Buyer: HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a55f.json) ## Summary The Hafod Housing Association is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Grounds Maintenance," aimed at securing a supplier to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services. This contract covers properties across several local authorities in Wales, including Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, Torfaen, and Newport. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £6,552,000 (gross). The tender closes for submissions on 30th October 2025. Interested parties can submit their bids via the eTenderWales portal, ensuring that enquiries are raised no later than 23rd October 2025. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1st April 2026, with an initial term of two years and potential extensions of up to four years. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in grounds maintenance services, especially those with experience in large-scale projects across multiple sites. The contract is divided into four regional lots, allowing both large companies and smaller enterprises to tailor their bids to specific regions or multiple lots. The contract's structure supports SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with explicit suitability indicated for these types of businesses. Bidders must demonstrate robust financial standing and relevant technical competencies, including the possession of a commercial waste licence and pesticide application certificates. This procurement process can propel business growth through substantial contract values and the potential for long-term engagement extensions, providing a solid platform for firms looking to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. ## Notice Hafod requires a Supplier to undertake works/services for the provision of Grounds Maintenance. The areas in scope of this requirement, cover properties in the following local authorities: - Bridgend - Caerphilly - Cardiff - Vale of Glamorgan - Rhondda Cynan Taff - Merthyr Tydfil - Torfaen - Newport The Contract term will be for 2 years initially with an option to extend for a further 2 + 2 years. The contract will be split by regional area. The lots will be as follows: - Lot 1 : Rhondda Cynon Taf - Lot 2: Cardiff, Torfaen & Newport - Lot 3: The Vale - Lot 4: Bridgend The estimated start date for the contract is April 2026. ### Lot Information Rhondda Cynon Taf For Lot 1: Please see tender documents as published on Etenderwales. Options: As Hafod adopt new sites, sites may be added to the scope of the contract. Renewal: contract can be extended for a further 2 + 2 years. Cardiff, Torfaen & Newport For Lot 2: please refer to the tender documents Options: As Hafod adopt new sites, sites may be added to the scope of the contract. Renewal: can be extended for a further 2 + 2 years. The Vale For Lot 3: Please refer to the tender documents found in Etenderwales Options: As Hafod adopt new sites, sites may be added to the scope of the contract. Renewal: Can be extended for a further 2 + 2 years Bridgend For lot 4: Please refer to documents attached in etenderwales Options: As Hafod adopts new sites, sites may be added to the scope of the contract. Renewal: can extend for a further 2 + 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061086-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 2031-10-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,241,600 | | Lots value | £5,241,600 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAFOD HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF5 6ES | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan | | Electoral ward | Wenvoe | | Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan | | Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 16:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061086-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061086-2025 30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - www.etenderwales.co.uk 2025H000038.01 Grounds Maintenance Specification can be found on Etenderwales. ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.hafod.org.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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