Award

Supply of on-board Food and Beverage

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 10:27

Tender

24 May 2023 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed an open tender process under the legal basis 32014L0024, seeking suppliers for the "Supply of on-board Food and Beverage" for its retail and premier restaurant service operations. The procurement, classified under CPV code 15000000 (Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products), aims to supply four catering service centres located in Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester. The contract, valued at £292,000, commenced on 10th August 2023. Castell Howell Foods Limited has been awarded the contract, which includes a commitment to support local suppliers and adhere to food safety legislation and traceability standards. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure and guarantees compliance with GPA (Agreement on Government Procurement) standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs that prioritise sustainability and local economic support. Local suppliers engaged in food and beverage production, who can meet stringent food safety and traceability requirements, will benefit greatly. Additionally, the contract supports the Welsh economy and aligns with Transport for Wales’s objectives to reduce plastic usage. Businesses that can offer high-quality products and services while supporting environmental and economic sustainability are well-suited to compete in such tender opportunities. The focus on local and sustainable procurement also opens avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and collaborate on large-scale public procurement projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of on-board Food and Beverage

Notice Description

TFW Catering have a requirement for Food & Beverage supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply into Transport for Wales four catering service centres based at Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, Chester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TFW Catering have a requirement for Food & Beverage supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply into Transport for Wales four catering service centres based at Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, Chester. The successfully tender would Satisfy localised procurement focusing on local suppliers and supporting Welsh economy. They would Support TFW in achieving objectives of being plastic free in 2023 as well as the future generations act. To collaborate our Premier Blas fresh food offering principles. Meet all food safety legalisation. Offer full traceability of products. Work with and support local Welsh suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cefe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004492-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£292,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edward.jones@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTELL HOWELL FOODS

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