Scope
Reference
ESP1009299
Description
This is a market engagement notice related to General Building Construction & Maintenance Framework to inform interested suppliers of the Framework opportunity.
Cardiff County Council are proposing the establishment of a collaborative multi lot framework agreement to deliver general building construction & maintenance, and repair works to the non-domestic property portfolios across 2 authorities. The framework is to be delivered under geographically defined lots on behalf of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The framework will cover multiple disciplines to include;
Lot 1 (Cardiff) - Statutory Obligations
Lot 2 (Cardiff) - Electrical & Mechanical
Lot 3 (Cardiff) - General Building Works (up to £300k)
Lot 4 (Cardiff) - General Building Works (£300k-£850k)
Lot 5 (Cardiff) - External Works
Lot 6 (Cardiff) - Fire & Security
Lot 7 (Cardiff) - Roofing Works
Lot 8 (Cardiff) - Emergency Call Outs
Lot 9 (Vale) - Electrical
Lot 10 (Vale) - General Building Works (up to £300k)
Lot 11 (Vale) - General Building Works (£300k-£850k)
Lot 12 (Vale) - External Works
Lot 13 (Vale) - Fire & Security
Lot 14 (Vale) - Roofing
Lot 15 (Vale) - Emergency Call Outs
Lot 16 (Vale) - Mechanical
It is anticipated that the framework start date will be 1st April 2027 (please note this date may be subject to changes) for a period of 3 years with a further 1 year extension (A maximum total of 4 years). The anticipated value of the overall framework is circa £132 million over the full 4 year term.
The tender for this framework will be run via Proactis, alongside all information to be released before tender issue. Please ensure you are registered before the tender issue date, which is anticipated to be March 2026. You can find the link to register on Proactis here: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Registration/Register
Proactis project number - ESP1009299
Proactis project title - General Building Construction & Maintenance Framework - Cardiff and the Vale Collaboration
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £145,000,000 excluding VAT
- £174,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 2 April 2030
- Possible extension to 2 April 2031
- 4 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45112400 - Excavating work
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
- 45324000 - Plasterboard works
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
- 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services
- 90915000 - Furnace and chimney cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 January 2026
Engagement process description
Please engage via the dialogue tab within the Proactis project.
The link to the Proactis project can be found here:
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 March 2026
Contracting authorities
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Osian Gatehouse
Email: ardalprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Vale of Glamorgan County Counil
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJL-7881-XMJT
Civic Offices
Barry
CF63 4RU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Osian Gatehouse
Email: ardalprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales