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AWE Corporate Catering and Hospitality Services

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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) is embarking on a procurement process to secure a contract for "AWE Corporate Catering & Hospitality Services". The focus is on the provision of catering, hospitality services, and the fit-out of the kitchen and dining areas at AWE's facilities, including a new restaurant in the Hub and potential future facilities. The procurement is in the planned stage, with market engagement activities scheduled through 2025, including a three-stage approach to detail project specifications, commercial approach, and key milestones. The procurement process utilises a competitive flexible procedure under the UK's public authority regulations. Interested suppliers should note the expression of interest deadline is set for 11th May 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1st April 2027, running until 31st March 2035, with potential for a two-year extension.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, restaurant equipment supply, and kitchen fit-outs. With an estimated contract value grossing £47,604,000, it promises substantial revenue potential, particularly for companies with experience in providing large-scale canteen services and delivering high-quality catering supplies. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses capable of delivering across multiple sites, contributing innovative solutions for the efficient operation of catering facilities. Companies with robust capabilities in both service provision and equipment supply within the catering and hospitality sector should consider this a valuable opportunity to expand their enterprise by engaging in long-term partnerships with a central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWE Corporate Catering and Hospitality Services

Notice Description

AWE is looking to secure a new 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.

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/063291-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
8 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 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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