Tender

Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, is inviting bids for the Cadw Retail Food & Drink supply contract. This opportunity falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' industry category and involves supplying perishable products to be sold in Cadw gift shops and visitor centres. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with an open procedure procurement method. The contract, valued between £330,000 to £390,000, will initially run for three years with potential extensions up to a total of six years, starting on 3rd August 2026. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 18th June 2026 and the tender enquiry period ending on 11th June 2026. All submissions are to be made electronically through the BravoSolution etenderwales portal.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of perishable food and drink products, particularly those capable of managing flexible and responsive delivery schedules as required across diverse historic sites. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability aspects highlighted in the tender. Companies engaged in food supply chains with experience in working with government contracts and the capacity to scale deliveries based on seasonal demand would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence in the public sector. By aligning with the Welsh Government's procurement processes and adhering to the contract’s detailed terms, businesses can bolster their portfolios through this strategic partnership.

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Notice Title

Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026

Notice Description

Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service working for an accessible and well protected historic environment for Wales. Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Cadw Retail Food & Drink. The tender is for the supply of perishable products to be sold in gift shops and visitor centres across Cadw monuments. The Contract is for the delivery of the Goods as described in the Specification. For information purposes the potential value of the Contract is estimated to be PS330,000 to PS390,000 for the full duration including any extensions. This estimation is based on historical spend data and therefore may increase or decrease during the contract duration. The Contract will be for a 3-year term with a possible extension of up to 3 years the possibility of the extension period (optional 1 plus optional 1 plus optional 1 years) will be based on a decision made by the client, in line with the Contract terms and conditions, based on policy requirements and budget availability. Subject always to the procurement exercise progressing in accordance with the Client's indicative timetable it is anticipated that the Contract will commence circa Monday 10 August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has identified a core list of food & drink goods but also requires a % discount on all non core list of food & drink goods during the life of the contract.

Renewal: An initial 3 year contract with optional 1 + 1 + 1 years = 6 years in total

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06929c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2026
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

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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