Planning

AWE Corporate Catering and Hospitality Services

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Oct 2025 at 12:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Oct 2025 at 12:24

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 15:34

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has initiated a public procurement process for the "AWE Corporate Catering and Hospitality Services" with the aim to secure a new concession contract. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, AWE operates under the central government classification and is seeking to manage all its catering and hospitality needs with a planned starting date for services on 1 July 2027, extending to 30 June 2034. This procurement falls within the services category, and utilises a competitive flexible procedure. The planning stage was last updated on 16 February 2026 and aims for interested parties to submit expressions of interest by the deadline of 11 May 2026, with communication notices set for 9 March 2026. The procurement is valued at approximately £24,100,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in kitchen equipment, catering supplies, and hospitality services. Companies capable of delivering effective management of catering services and fit-out solutions for new facilities will find this contract beneficial to their growth strategies. The planned renewal options further enhance long-term business opportunities, allowing for adaptation and expansion of services like additional catering facilities. The contract serves as an attractive prospect for businesses well-versed in industrial kitchen equipment and canteen services across a large establishment with diverse needs. Suppliers registered under competitive procedures will have the chance to exhibit innovation and efficiency in service delivery, thereby expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWE Corporate Catering and Hospitality Services

Notice Description

AWE is looking to secure a new concession contract for the provision of catering and hospitality services across its sites as well as the fit out of the kitchen and dining area of its new restaurant in the Hub facility, as well as other possible new facilities during the contract duration. The procurement will deliver a single contract to effectively manage all of AWE's catering and hospitality needs as well as fit out services, both initially, and as further required during the contract duration. Total value (estimated) * PS24,100,000 excluding VAT (including concession revenue) * PS29,000,000 including VAT (including concession revenue)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional catering facilities

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension

Planning Information

AWE intends to undertake a 3-stage approach to market engagement as detailed below: • Project Overview - Early introductory session to those registering interest • Project Detail - Specification overview, commercial approach, contracting basis and KPIs • Project Timings - Pre-launch session to outline the process details, timings and key milestones Note the above may be subject to change and AWE will update the market should this be the case. Suppliers are asked to register their interest to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk stating the title of the procurement "AWE Corporate Catering & Hospitality Services" in the email header.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013981-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39222000 - Catering supplies

39311000 - Light catering equipment

39312000 - Food-preparation equipment

39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment

39315000 - Restaurant equipment

55510000 - Canteen services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,670,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£39,670,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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