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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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 12:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 12:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed an open procurement process for the provision of beverages at the Barbican Centre, focusing on the supply of draft beers, wines, and packaged drinks including spirits and soft drinks. This procurement, with significant opportunities for business due to its estimated total value of £1,656,000, was divided into three lots, with contracts starting between May and July 2026 and differing in duration per category. The buying organisation, the Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, manages the Barbican Centre and sought to align the procurement with its reputation for bold and creative ideas, requiring an offering that is both high-quality and value for money. The procurement was carried out via the City of London's electronic tendering system, necessitating registration for participation.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the beverage industry, especially those capable of offering competitive pricing and high-quality products that match the aesthetic and ethos of the Barbican Centre. Suppliers suitable for such contracts range from small and medium enterprises to larger established suppliers in the beverage sector. The completion of the award for Lots 1, 2, and 3 involves companies like Enotria Winecellars and Brixton Brewery Limited, highlighting the scope for both SMEs and larger businesses to secure contracts in this sector. The potential contract extensions, particularly for Lot 1 and Lot 2, can offer long-term engagement, enriching suppliers' portfolios and potentially boosting their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Information

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

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

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064962-2026
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
Large, SME

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
£1,763,680 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,502,720 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-12-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Brixton Brewery Limited

Enotria Winecellars

Freixenet Copestick Limited T/A Jascots Wine

Further Information

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