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title: "Hard FM Services Operations & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d790"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
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# Hard FM Services Operations & Maintenance

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d790

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## Summary

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for 'Hard FM Services Operations & Maintenance' through a direct award process. This contract, valued at approximately £3,463,719.65 including VAT, is intended to ensure continuity of service for 12 months while a longer-term procurement solution is explored. The contract encompasses various maintenance operations crucial to the university's facilities, primarily located in Cardiff, UK (region UKL22). As of 30th July 2026, the procurement process has been marked complete, with the contract commencing on 12th August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. H.F.L. Building Solutions Limited, a large firm based in Denton, has been designated as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution. The direct award method was chosen to minimise risks associated with a supplier transition, suggesting Cardiff University values continuity and stability. Companies with a proven track record in facilities management, particularly those with capabilities in managing complex maintenance tasks, stand a good chance to succeed in similar future tenders. By engaging in these contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio with high-profile clientele and gain significant experience in handling large-scale operations within an academic environment.

## Notice

A 12-month contract renewal is required to maintain service continuity while the replacement procurement is completed and mobilised.

### Procurement Information

The 12-month extension is required to maintain service continuity while the replacement procurement is completed and mobilised. A short-term change of supplier would create disproportionate technical and operational risk because a new supplier would need to complete site familiarisation, asset validation, statutory maintenance handover, CAFM/QFM setup, subcontractor interface management and mobilisation across TRH specialist cleanroom, gas, abatement and critical research systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072219-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,886,433 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H.F.L. BUILDING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072219-2026
- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072169-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072219-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072169-2026
  30th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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