Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council have jointly launched a General Building Construction & Maintenance Framework: a four-year agreement with an estimated value of £148,216,800 (including VAT). Covering a broad spectrum of building, maintenance, specialist trades and statutory compliance services across two neighbouring local authorities, this is a significant opportunity for building and construction contractors operating in South Wales.
If you are considering bidding, get in touch with Thornton & Lowe today for a tailored assessment of your eligibility and approach.
Scope and Lot Structure
The framework spans a wide range of building and maintenance disciplines, divided into distinct lots (with linked sub-lots for emergency response works):
- General building works
- Electrical works
- Mechanical works
- Roofing and external envelope
- External works
- Fire and security
- Statutory compliance
Emergency response sub-lots are linked to several parent lots: a key consideration for contractors able to offer 24/7 reactive capability.
Why a Joint Framework Matters
The collaboration between Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council means successful suppliers can potentially access work across two neighbouring South Wales authorities under a single agreement. This creates resilience in your pipeline and consolidates the procurement relationship, giving you something to highlight in your bid as a strength of the framework structure.
Bidding Considerations
- Lot focus: With multiple lots across different disciplines, be selective. A focused submission in your strongest area will almost always outperform a stretched approach across too many lots.
- Emergency response: If your organisation has genuine 24/7 rapid response capability, make sure this is evidenced clearly in any sub-lots covering emergency works.
- Multi-site experience: Working across two authorities means adapting to different assets, teams and site expectations. Demonstrate your track record of delivering consistently across multiple public sector clients.
- Welsh context: Both authorities are Welsh local councils. Familiarity with Welsh Government policy priorities, the Well-being of Future Generations Act (Wales) and the Social Value Act in a Welsh context will add credibility to your submission.
View the full Find a Tender notice here.
Quick Facts
- Buyers: Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Value: £148,216,800 (including VAT)
- Duration: 4 years
- Lots: Multiple: general building, electrical, mechanical, roofing, external works, fire and security, statutory compliance (with emergency sub-lots)
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: 3 June 2026
This is a strong opportunity for South Wales building and maintenance contractors looking to establish or deepen their public sector relationships. Contact Thornton & Lowe today for expert guidance.
