AwardedAwarded 1 October 2026

Grounds Maintenance

Cardiff University · Education

In brief

Cardiff University awarded grounds maintenance work to Noonan Topco Ltd on 1 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,104,167 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Noonan Topco Ltd
7 bids received
£1,216,295
Awarded 2 September 2026
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 026566-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 038891-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083074-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 101575-2026

About the buyer

Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

92

Awards

71

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  1. Sgwd cllun gwyn uchaf viewing point

    Natural Resources WalesWalesConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £350kestimated
  2. Courts to Canopy – a Nature Restoration Project

    Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilWalesGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £95kestimated
  3. UK4 NRW Land Management General Site Maintenance Framework

    Natural Resources WalesWalesGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Property and estates

    Open21 days leftExpress interest11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8mframework ceiling

From notice 026566-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 March 2026, last updated 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.