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Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited

MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 14:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Feb 2026 at 14:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, a public authority in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process under the tender titled "Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks." This contract is part of the goods procurement category and follows the open procedure method. The process involves supplying non-alcoholic beverages to multiple venues including the Manchester Central Convention Complex, various libraries, and a visitors park. Estimated annual spending is £184k, with the contract period lasting from March 2026 to February 2028, plus an option to extend for a further 12 months. Key dates include the contract award on 3rd February 2026 and the procurement process finalising with the contract signed on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for suppliers in the beverage industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality non-alcoholic drinks on short notice, including weekends. Businesses that are adaptable to dynamic service requests and can ensure swift delivery will be well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. Dunsters Farm Limited, identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage successfully in public procurement. The contract's emphasis on quality, sustainability, and competitive pricing ensures that qualifying businesses have a viable pathway to enhance their market presence in Manchester's dynamic events sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited

Notice Description

Manchester Central is currently looking for a supplier to supply soft drinks to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and any other associated sites. Estimated annual spend is circa PS184k. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services with the option to extend for up to an additional twelve (12) months (Manchester Central only option) with an anticipated Contract start date of February 2026. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide soft drinks for all onsite retail operations and hospitality events. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery, including Saturday and Sunday orders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services with the option to extend for up to an additional twelve (12) months (Manchester Central only option) with an anticipated Contract start date of February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024658-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£552,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£552,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£552,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£552,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3GX
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED

Further Information

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