Framework for External/Environmental Improvements

What this is

Cardiff Council has published a UK1 planning notice for a Framework for External/Environmental Improvements to its social housing estates. The Council's portfolio includes circa 13,785 owned dwellings, with 786 courtyards/common areas and gardens serving 882 blocks of flats; it aims to invest in the external environment to create safe, accessible and attractive spaces for tenants. A single contractor will be appointed to the framework. The framework runs March 2027 to February 2029 (extendable to February 2031) with an estimated value of GBP 8,000,000 excluding VAT. The formal tender notice is estimated for 31 July 2026.

Key points

• Planning notice (UK1) for an external/environmental improvements framework (single contractor)
• Estimated value GBP 8,000,000 excluding VAT
• Formal tender estimated 31 July 2026

Who can bid

Contractors able to deliver external/environmental improvement works to social housing estates; a single contractor will be appointed.

Money

Estimated value GBP 8,000,000 excluding VAT (GBP 9,600,000 incl VAT).

How to submit

Planning notice only; the formal tender notice is estimated for 31 July 2026.

Contract period

Estimated 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029, extendable to 28 February 2031.

Classification

CPV 45262640 — Environmental improvement works WalesCardiff and Vale of Glamorgan