Planning

Supply of Alcohol for onboard catering

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for Wales, involves the planned tender for the "Supply of Alcohol for onboard catering" under the goods category. The contracting authority, located in Pontypridd, Wales, is planning this procurement with future notices expected to be published by 1st May 2026, and the actual contract period starting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. This procurement is being conducted under UKCPA 2023/54 legal basis, and it involves commodities related to beverages and related products, with a gross value amounting to £300,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in beverage supply, particularly those experienced with catering provisions for transport services. Companies well-suited for this contract will have a strong supply chain management and a portfolio that includes supplying alcoholic products for large-scale operations. Engaging in this procurement process can open up potential long-term business growth, both in terms of financial gain and establishing a robust working relationship with a key public transport authority in Wales. The process is at the planning stage, allowing businesses time to prepare comprehensive proposals and strategies to meet the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Alcohol for onboard catering

Notice Description

For the provision to TfW of Supply of Alcohol for onboard catering

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080187-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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