Tender

The Barbican Centre for the supply of draft beers, supply of wine & the supply of packaged drinks spirits and soft drinks

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation, identified as The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, is inviting tenders for the supply of beverages, including soft drinks, spirits, wines, beers, and ciders, for the Barbican Centre. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement falls under the goods category and is grouped into three separate lots: pre-packaged drinks, wines, and draught beers. The tender is focused on the supply to the iconic Barbican Centre, aiming for quality offerings representing good value while enhancing the venue's credentials. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must submit their offers via the City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal by 30th January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers within the beverage industry looking to collaborate with a prestigious venue like the Barbican Centre. Companies specialising in beverages, including SMEs, will find this contract an excellent opportunity, especially as each lot considers a robust candidate assessment based on quality and commercial response criteria. The estimated annual contract values are £125,000 for pre-packaged drinks, £100,000 for wines, and £120,000 for draught beers, with some contract extensions available, thereby providing substantial commercial incentives. Engaging in this supply chain could boost brand recognition and market reach for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

The Barbican Centre for the supply of draft beers, supply of wine & the supply of packaged drinks spirits and soft drinks

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of the supply of soft drinks, spirits, wines, beers and ciders, for sale at the Barbican Centre. We aspire to develop the Barbican bars to reflect the iconic nature of the Barbican Centre, and also to reflect the organisation's credentials as a centre for bold and creative ideas. Our drinks should represent good value for money at sensible price points. The competition will be separated into three different requirements: * Lot 1 - Supply of pre-packaged drinks including spirits, soft drinks, beers and ciders (excluding wines) * Lot 2 - Supply of Wines * Lot 3 - Supply of Draught Beer The duration of the contract for Lot 1 & 2 is 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 4 years. The duration of the contract for Lot 3 is 4 years and no extensions available. The maximum length of the contract is 4 years. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free. The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value for Lot 1 is therefore PS125,000 The estimated annual contract value for Lot 2 is therefore PS100,000 The estimated annual contract value flor Lot 3 is therefore PS120,000

Lot Information

Supply of pre-packaged drinks

The supply of soft drinks ,including spirits, soft drinks, beers and ciders (excluding wines) to the Barbican Centre in London.

Renewal: The duration of the contract is 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 4 years.

Supply of Wines

The supply of wines to the Barbican Centre in London.

Renewal: The duration of the contract is 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 4 years.

Draught Beers

The supply of Draught Beers to the Barbican Centre in Londom

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080591-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,380,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,380,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Robert Pine
Contact Email
robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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