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Estates Minor Works Framework (Maintenance Framework)

Building completion work
Building construction work
Building installation work
+8 more
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 14:28 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Submission deadline not published
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
4lots
4 lots · 4 published items
3 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£6,000,000
Contract/award value: £6,000,000
13 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
14 bids
0 SME bids · 14 electronic
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 42)
Based on 2,848 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
18.92%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
4 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 42)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
SupplierAwards won in sectorTotal awarded valueAvg. winning discount
9 contracts£18,003,174,403-14.5% below budget
8 contracts£6,989,891,360At ceiling / not disclosed
8 contracts£2,232,548,378-47.4% below budget
8 contracts£1,933,228,701-35.2% below budget
8 contracts£27,336,263At ceiling / not disclosed
7 contracts£2,562,142,065At ceiling / not disclosed
6 contracts£14,203,035,935At ceiling / not disclosed
GAP GROUP LIMITEDCRN: 00198823
6 contracts£1,993,144,810At ceiling / not disclosed
6 contracts£901,152,473-30.5% below budget
5 contracts£38,445,200,000At ceiling / not disclosed
Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
Framework for the Maintenance of Fire Doors Vale of Glamorgan Council · 1 Sept 2026, 17:59 BST
£2,500,000
same CPV family
same region
Electrical FrameworkLiverpool City Region Combined Authority · 1 May 2026, 14:38 BST
£12,000,000
same CPV family
matching published text
UWTSD2627/244. Minor Works Framework 2026University of Wales Trinity Saint David · 27 Aug 2026, 15:10 BST
£23,000,000
same CPV family
matching published text
£7,160,000
same CPV family
matching published text
Minor Responsive and Reactive Works FrameworkGloucestershire County Council · 8 May 2026, 16:04 BST
£9,000,000
same CPV family
matching published text
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Cardiff University: "Estates Minor Works Framework (Maintenance Framework)". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityCardiff UniversityScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Cardiff University
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Cardiff University. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
4Bids / Report (median)
22.7% of reports have one bid · Mean: 5 bids
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
R&M Williams LtdTop vendor: 12% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 121 active published awards; 119 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 42):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
R&M Williams Ltd2 wins£3,000,000
PAUL BAKER CONSTRUCTION LTD2 wins£3,000,000
Lorne stewart PLC2 wins£3,000,000
2D Building Contractors1 win£1,500,000
ASW Property Services Limited1 win£1,500,000
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityCardiff University
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
Last source update7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationBuilding completion work, Building construction work, Building installation work, Doors, Electrical installation work, Fire-prevention installation works, Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work, Lifts, Overhaul and refurbishment work, Platforms facilities construction work
Delivery area
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0401a9
What is being bought
Cardiff University is looking to establish multiple Contractors Frameworks covering Projects and Minor Works. These will be multi Lot, multiple supplier frameworks for both ‘Estates Contractors’ and ‘Estates Minor Works’. This notice refers to the Estates Minor Works Framework. The University has a diverse property portfolio ranging in age with a mixture of in-house and external contractors currently undertaking reactive and minor works maintenance activities across the Fabric, Mechanical & Electrical trade disciplines. The University is looking to rationalise the workload by setting up a Minor Works Framework to supplement their in-house team to undertake this work. Suppliers will be commissioned to undertake planned “Minor Work” packages on behalf of the Estates & Campus Facilities Teams and the lotting structure is expected to be: Lot 1 – Mechanical GBP10,000 - GBP200,000 3 Contractors (1 reserve) Lot 2 – Electrical GBP10,000 - GBP200,000 3 Contractors (1 reserve) Lot 3 – Fabric GBP10,000 - GBP200,000 3 Contractors (1 reserve) Lot 4 – Combined Works (all disciplines above) GBP10,000 - GBP200,000 3 Contractors (1 reserve) Where multi-trade (Combined) works are delivered the contractor will assume the role of Principle Designer & Principle Contractor under the CDM Regulations. The University reserves the right to award work to other contractors should specialist trade circumstances so dictate or should performance of the selected contractor not meet the required standards. In addition, the maintenance services required may fall within a “specialist area”, where the University retains the right to award works outside of the Contractors Framework. The works may be in any location in around Cardiff University premises. See link below. https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/about-us/finding-your-way-around/map The University are hosting an in-person only, supplier and sector engagement day on Monday 16 October 2023, (09:30 – 11:00). The objectives for the day are; a. Allow the University to provide clarity on the requirements of each Framework and Lots within it as well as how it aligns to the Estates future strategy. b. Gauge and generate interest around the contract opportunities and assess the suppliers ability to support the indicative timelines c. Obtain feedback and answer any questions on the requirement as currently defined. d. Provide an opportunity for suppliers to raise and concerns they may have. In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier day must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees per Lot. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 12 October 2023 at 1700h (5pm). The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time. All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the event. This PIN is not a call for competition.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
  5. Status changed to active
    15 Nov 2023, 13:25 GMT
  6. Official notice release published
    15 Nov 2023, 13:25 GMT
  7. Submission deadline changed to 15 Dec 2023, 13:00 GMT
    15 Nov 2023, 13:25 GMT
  8. Published value updated to £6,000,000
    18 Sept 2023, 15:13 BST
  9. Status changed to planned
    18 Sept 2023, 15:13 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    18 Sept 2023, 15:13 BST
  11. Buyer information updated
    18 Sept 2023, 15:13 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Mechanical
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 1 – Mechanical Works valued between GBP10,000.00 - GBP200,000.00 The maintenance and work packages may include, but are not limited to: Mechanical - Air Conditioning Systems - Fire Safety Systems - Gas Systems - LEVs (Local Exhaust Ventilation systems) - Lifts, Lifting and Access Equipment - Oil Storage or Petroleum (POL) Systems - PSSR (Pressure Systems) - Water Hygiene Systems In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier day must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees per Lot. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 12 October 2023 at 1700h (5pm). The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Electrical
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 2 – Electrical Works valued between GBP10,000.00 - GBP200,000.00 The maintenance and work packages may include, but are not limited to: Electrical - Automatic Doors (sliding, revolving and overhead) - Automatic fuel shut off systems - Battery Installations (Central Batteries / UPS) - Electrical Systems - High Voltage - Electrical Systems - Low Voltage Electrical systems - Emergency lighting - Fire Safety Systems - Gates & Barriers - Generators - Lightning protection - Microwave Emissions Testing - Security Systems In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier day must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees per Lot. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 12 October 2023 at 1700h (5pm). The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Fabric
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 3 - Fabric Works valued between GBP10,000.00 - GBP200,000.00 The maintenance and work packages may include, but are not limited to: - General Building repairs, to include brickwork, paving, fencing, plastering, painting and decorating, gutters and rain water pipes - Internal elements, partitions, finishes and repairs - Internal redecoration and small refurbishments - Internal repairs and associated works to lecture theatres, offices, residential accommodation and laboratories, some of which may be of historic in nature and require listed building consents - External redecoration - Passive fire safety works packages such as fire door replacement and LPS1531 fire stopping - Door furniture replacement including locks and keys - Roof and gutter clearance - Roof repairs to flat and pitched roof coverings and structures, roof access, walkways, fixed ladders and roof equipment such as aerials, masts, clocks and other such features - Assistance with flood in buildings and any subsequent repair works packages - External roadways, pavements, and car park areas - External drainage works and clearances, above and below ground - External wall, brickwork, cladding materials, downpipes and similar repairs and redecoration - Soil pipes and waste pipes - Carpentry and joinery - Internal blinds - Glazing replacement - Provision of MEWP and working platforms In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier day must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees per Lot. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 12 October 2023 at 1700h (5pm). The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Multi-Trade (Combined)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 4 - Multi-Trade (Combined) Works valued between GBP10,000.00 - GBP200,000.00 The maintenance and work packages may include, but are not limited to: - Office refurbishments - Laboratory refurbishments - Mechanical, Electrical or Fabric projects where 25+% of the works required fall within a second or third trade discipline. Where multi-trade (Combined) works are delivered the contractor will assume the role of Principle Designer & Principle Contractor under the CDM Regulations. In order to register your attendance and for more information please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Suppliers interested in attending the supplier day must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees per Lot. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is Thursday 12 October 2023 at 1700h (5pm). The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    7 Apr 2026, 11:18 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £1,500,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £1,500,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £1,500,000
  9. Contract active
    Signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · £1,500,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
GIBSON SPECIALIST TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED, K S BARRY (PLUMBING & HEATING) LIMITED, Lorne stewart PLC, SOLVIT (WALES) LTD
Not published · Not published · active
A J CREWS & CO LIMITED, ARC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LTD, LLOYD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED, Lorne stewart PLC
Not published · Not published · active
2D Building Contractors, PAUL BAKER CONSTRUCTION LTD, R&M Williams Ltd, TSF CONTRACTS LIMITED
Not published · Not published · active
ASW Property Services Limited, Lorne Stewart, PAUL BAKER CONSTRUCTION LTD, R&M Williams Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Mechanical
£1,500,000 · signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Electrical
£1,500,000 · signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Fabric
£1,500,000 · signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Multi-Trade (Combined)
£1,500,000 · signed 23 May 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 11 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 11 (lot 1)
smeBids: 0 (lot 1)
bids: 14 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 14 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 14 (lot 2)
smeBids: 0 (lot 2)
bids: 8 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 8 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 8 (lot 3)
smeBids: 0 (lot 3)
bids: 12 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 12 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 12 (lot 4)
smeBids: 0 (lot 4)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Cardiff University

Contracting authority GB-FTS-1902
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  • Cardiff University
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road, Cardiff, UKL, CF24 0DE
    +44 2920879648
  • 2D Building Contractors
    supplier

    Unit 19B, Ely Valley Industrial Estate, Pontyclun, UKL, CF729DZ
  • A J CREWS & CO LIMITED
    supplier

    A J CREWS & CO LTD, Unit 30,45 Salisbury road, CARDIFF, UK, CF24 4AB
  • ARC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LTD
    supplier

    70 Adeline street, Cardiff, UK, CF242BL
  • ASW Property Services Limited
    supplier

    58-59 Village Farm Industrial Estate,, Pyle, UK, CF336BN
  • GIBSON SPECIALIST TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
    supplier

    Atlantic House Charnwood Park, Bridgend Road, Bridgend, UKL17, CF313PL
  • High Court
    reviewBody

    Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL
    +44 2079477501
  • K S BARRY (PLUMBING & HEATING) LIMITED
    supplier

    8a Kingston Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK, CF116HU
  • LLOYD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED
    supplier

    9 Roundel Close, Thornhill, Cardiff, UK, CF149ES
  • Lorne Stewart
    supplier

    Stewart House, 420 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, UK, HA39TU
  • Lorne stewart PLC
    supplier

    Unit 1, Village Way, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, UKL22, CF157NE
  • PAUL BAKER CONSTRUCTION LTD
    supplier

    PAUL BAKER CONSTRUCTION LTD, NEWPORT ROAD, CARDIFF, UK, CF32WH
  • R&M Williams Ltd
    supplier

    Williams House, West Point Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, Cardiff, UKL22, CF118JQ
  • SOLVIT (WALES) LTD
    supplier

    SOLVIT (WALES) LTD, 43A Redlaver Street Grangetown, Cardiff, UK, CF117LZ
  • TSF CONTRACTS LIMITED
    supplier

    Unit 13 Felindre Court, Pencoed, Bridgend, UK, CF355AQ
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