---
title: "Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc18"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc18

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074090-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,276 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NANTGARW |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORANGE FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074090-2026
- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074059-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074090-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074059-2026
  5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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