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title: "Grounds Maintenance, Cardiff University"
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# Grounds Maintenance, Cardiff University

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067229

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## Summary

Cardiff University is currently in the tender stage for a Grounds Maintenance services contract, valued at £1,325,000 gross. This contract aims to support a stimulating and attractive campus environment, enhancing biodiversity and well-being. The procurement process follows an open procedure and covers grounds maintenance services in Cardiff, UKL22 region. Interested parties must submit tender documents electronically, with submissions closing on 22nd June 2026. A pre-market engagement event was previously held on 13th April 2026, and details of the procurement process are accessible until 25th May 2026, allowing for site visits prior to submission.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and environmental services, particularly those with experience in sustainable practices and responsible procurement. The contract’s emphasis on sustainable landscaping and seasonal enhancements presents a growth opportunity for enterprises focused on environmental stewardship. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. This engagement will benefit businesses with robust quality management systems and competitive pricing strategies, offering value for money and enhancing customer satisfaction at Cardiff University.

## Notice

This Procurement is for a Grounds Maintenance contractor for Cardiff University. An attractive campus will help to encourage students and staff to study and work at Cardiff University. The landscape and external environment are potentially a productive teaching and learning resource, particularly for departments such as Biology and Environment. An attractive and stimulating environment promoting staff and student wellbeing, having a positive effect on mental health. Being able to enjoy the external environment can help both staff and students cope with the stresses of work and study. Enhancing the natural landscape to encourage biodiversity, wildlife to thrive and develop across the estate. Grounds maintenance should be consistent with the good practice and standards as follows: * Develop a Regular Maintenance Schedule. * Keep Walkways, Parking Spaces and Entryways Clean. * In extreme weather condition pathways, entrances, and car parks remain safe and free from the hazards of snow and ice. * Use Sustainable Landscaping Practices. * Investing in in Seasonal Enhancements. * Ensure Proper Tree and Shrub Care. * Implementing a Waste Management Strategy.

### Planning Information

The University are undertaking a Pre-Market engagement event for provision of a contractor for University Grounds Maintenance.
An attractive campus will help to encourage students and staff to study and work at Cardiff University. The landscape and external environment are potentially a productive teaching and learning resource, particularly for departments such as Biology and Environment. An attractive and stimulating environment promoting staff and student wellbeing, having a positive effect on mental health. 
Being able to enjoy the external environment can help both staff and students cope with the stresses of work and study. 
Enhancing the natural landscape to encourage biodiversity, wildlife to thrive and develop across the estate.
Grounds maintenance should be consistent with the good practice and standards as follows: 
• Develop a Regular Maintenance Schedule.
• Keep Walkways, Parking Spaces and Entryways Clean.
• In extreme weather condition pathways, entrances, and car parks remain safe and free from the hazards of snow and ice.
• Use Sustainable Landscaping Practices.
• Investing in in Seasonal Enhancements.
• Ensure Proper Tree and Shrub Care.
• Implementing a Waste Management Strategy.
The objectives for the engagement are:
To establish the level of interest in the tender opportunity
To gain an understanding of your experience of similar contracts, incorporating any lessons learnt to drive improvements.​
To listen, reflect and mitigate any foreseeable risks within the proposed contract tender exercise to ensure that the service delivered at Cardiff University remains customer centric, efficient and offers value for money.
The Pre-market engagement event will be held on 13th April 2026 at 2pm via Teams
Suppliers interested in attending the pre-market engagement event must complete and return the registration form via the correspondence function on the Universities e-tender portal In-Tend.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/
Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is 12 Noon, 9th April 2026 - Teams invitations will be issued once this deadline has passed. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.
All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published on the e-tendering portal following the pre-market engagement event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038891-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-04-28 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,104,166 |
| Lots value | £1,104,166 |
| 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 07:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038891-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 08:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026566-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038891-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026566-2026
  24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/HomeAccesstotheProcurementdocumentsonIn-Tendwillcloseon25thMay2026inorderforsitevisitstotakeplacebeforetendersaresubmitted(fulldetailsarecontainedtheITTdocuments).
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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