Grounds Maintenance, Cardiff University

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Estimated value

£1.1m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

29 Apr 2026

Deadline 22 Jun 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
CU.2169.JP
Total value
£1,104,166.65 excluding VAT
£1,325,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2029
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2031

2 x 12 month extension options

Main category
services
CPV classifications
77314000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityQualityquality30.00%
Responsible ProcurementResponsible Procurementquality10.00%
PricePriceprice60.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As stated in the ITT documents

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
24 May 2026, 11:00 pm
Submission deadline
22 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home Access to the Procurement documents on In-Tend will close on 25th May 2026 in order for site visits to take place before tenders are submitted (full details are contained the ITT documents).
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure