Planning

Supply of Catering Equipment

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is planning a procurement process for the "Supply of Catering Equipment," with a primary focus on the goods industry sector. This process is currently at the planning stage. The procurement is intended for the United Kingdom, with the procurement category specified as goods. The contract is for catering supplies, classified under CPV code 39222000, with deliveries across the UK. Key dates include a future notice date scheduled for 1 January 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 3 November 2026 and conclude on 1 March 2030. As a buyer, Transport for Wales is operating under Welsh devolved regulations and is considered a public authority sub-central government entity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering equipment supply sector to expand their client base and establish a partnership with a major public transport organisation. Companies specialising in catering supplies and possessing robust logistics capabilities would be particularly well-suited to this opportunity. With a planned contract value of £522,000 gross (£435,000 net), suppliers will have the chance to secure a long-term engagement lasting over three years. Engaging with this tender could provide businesses with critical exposure to public sector contracts, potentially catalysing future growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Catering Equipment

Notice Description

For the provision to TfW of Supply of Catering Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080189-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£435,000 £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 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 3-4 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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