AwardedAwarded 2 September 2026
Grounds Maintenance, Cardiff University
Cardiff University · Education
In brief
Cardiff University awarded grounds maintenance work to Noonan Topco Ltd on 2 September 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
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:
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• 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
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Noonan Topco Ltd 7 bids received | £1,216,295 | Awarded 2 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 026566-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 038891-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083074-2026
About the buyer
Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
91Awards
71Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Noonan Topco Ltd1 contract
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From notice 026566-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 March 2026, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.