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Supply of Onboard Alcohol Wine and Champagne

Transport for Wales

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 10:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Transport for Wales, involves the supply of onboard alcohol, specifically wine and champagne, for their catering services. The contract involves distribution to four catering service centres located in Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester, reflecting a commitment to local economic support and customer satisfaction. This contract, initiated through an open procedure under the UK's Procurement Act 2023, has moved through the tender and award stages, with the most recent award being confirmed on 22nd October 2025. The formal contract commenced on 23rd October 2025 and is set to run until 13th October 2028, with potential extension to 2029. The procurement value is noted at £208,399, with a gross amount of £250,078.99 GBP. The procurement methodology favoured transparency and competitiveness, evidenced by its open procedure status.

This contract presents significant opportunities for suppliers within the wine industry, particularly those capable of managing large-scale distribution to multiple locations. Businesses that can source locally and focus on quality and provenance would be well-positioned to compete, particularly small and medium enterprises that meet TFW's criteria for local supplier engagement. The increased demand for premium wines and champagnes aligns with emerging trends in onboard hospitality services, appealing to suppliers specializing in premium beverage offerings that can also support the local Welsh economy. This procurement highlights a growing trend where public contracts are not only about supply but also about enhancing local economic growth through strategic sourcing and supply chain distribution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Onboard Alcohol Wine and Champagne

Notice Description

TFW Catering is seeking a wholesale Wine & champagne supplier for our on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations. Logistically we need someone who can distribute to four catering service centre's based at Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury and Chester. The preferred supplier would ideally focus on provenance, with local suppliers in order to satisfy customer demand and support the Welsh economy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract with 1 year extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067370-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15930000 - Wines

15942000 - Fruit wines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£208,399 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,399 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RDM Wine T/A Fine Wines Direct Uk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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