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title: "Supply of Alcohol for onboard Catering and Trolley Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b661"
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# Supply of Alcohol for onboard Catering and Trolley Service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b661

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## Summary

Transport for Wales is engaging in a procurement process titled "Supply of Alcohol for onboard Catering and Trolley Service." This process is classified under the goods industry, specifically focusing on the supply of alcoholic beverages. The main procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period has a deadline of 15th November 2021. The delivery locations include Newport, Carmarthen, Shrewsbury, and Chester, with the objective of providing a premier catering service and a standard trolley service for passengers on the Cardiff – Holyhead route.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in alcoholic beverages, particularly those offering premium products. Suppliers of ales, lagers, ciders, stouts, and spirits will find this tender particularly appealing, especially those capable of delivering at scale and meeting quality requirements. With the potential to secure long-term contracts and the opportunity to work closely with Transport for Wales, businesses that can demonstrate value for money and quality offerings will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

TfW is looking to appoint suppliers to supply a selection of Alcohol beverages for onboard catering services and trolley services. The key objective of this procurement process is to secure the supply and distribution of alcoholic and associated beverages that offers Transport for Wales value for money and added value in the goods and associated services being provided. The services will be split into 2 lots and will require a premier service and standard service. The Premier service will include beverages for passengers who have chosen a ticket to include a 3 course meal or a hot/cold buffet. The standard service will be for standard seating on long journeys. Lot 1 will consist of Ales, Lagers, Cider, and stouts Lot 2 will consist of spirits

### Lot Information

Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, and Stouts

TfW are looking for one main supplier to provide Alcohol for our customers. Lot 1 will consist of Ales, Lagers, Ciders & Stouts: 500ml NRBs, 330ml NRBs, 330ml cans. NRBs will be for the premier service only. Our lager and ale selection will aim to be of a premium positioning. Offering well known premium brands as our standard, then moving up the category ladder into the craft sector. The cider range will be needed to consist of one apple and one fruit cider.

Options: TfW reserves the right to add and or remove products to the service provided.

Renewal: an extension for 12 months

Supply of Spirits for premier and standard service

TfW are looking for one main supplier to provide Alcohol as part of our catering services. TfW and the Supplier(s) will working in partnership to develop our a menu. This will need to appeal to different taste profiles, covering familiar to emerging varietals, from old world to new world. Spirits: 70cl and 5cl. 5cl NRBs will be required for the trolley service, for this service we require vodka, gin, flavoured gin, spiced rum, bourbon, whisky. 70cl NRBs will be required for the premier service. We will look to expand our spirits range on this service and will discuss requirements with the successful supplier.

Options: TfW reserves the right to add and or remove products to the service

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007184-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FINE WINES DIRECT; GLAMORGAN BREWING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 15911100 - Spirits
- 15941000 - Cider
- 15961000 - Beer
- 15961100 - Lager
- 24322500 - Alcohol

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007184-2022
- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025819-2021
- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025805-2021
- 28 May 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012015-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://trc.cymru
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

## Provenance

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