Planning

Supply of Catering Packaging and Consumables

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of procuring goods under the tender titled "Supply of Catering Packaging and Consumables". The associated industry category is catering supplies, falling under CPV classification 39222000. This procurement process, guided by Welsh devolved regulations, pertains to the delivery of these goods within the United Kingdom. The procurement, with a gross value of £219,229, is expected to commence its contract period on 31 May 2026 and conclude on 3 June 2030. Future notice submission is anticipated by 1 February 2026. The entire process is aligned with legal basis 2023/54 as per UK legislation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the catering supplies sector to engage with a prominent public authority. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria outlined for participation. The substantial contract value offers a lucrative incentive for companies capable of providing high-quality catering packaging and consumables. Businesses interested in expanding within the public sector or enhancing their market presence in the UK would find this tender considerably advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Catering Packaging and Consumables

Notice Description

For the provision to TfW of Supply of Catering Packaging and Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080190-2025
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
SME
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
£182,691 £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 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 3 Jun 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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