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title: "Supply of on-board Food and Beverage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cefe"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Supply of on-board Food and Beverage

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cefe

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has completed an open tender process under the legal basis 32014L0024, seeking suppliers for the "Supply of on-board Food and Beverage" for its retail and premier restaurant service operations. The procurement, classified under CPV code 15000000 (Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products), aims to supply four catering service centres located in Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester. The contract, valued at £292,000, commenced on 10th August 2023. Castell Howell Foods Limited has been awarded the contract, which includes a commitment to support local suppliers and adhere to food safety legislation and traceability standards. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure and guarantees compliance with GPA (Agreement on Government Procurement) standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs that prioritise sustainability and local economic support. Local suppliers engaged in food and beverage production, who can meet stringent food safety and traceability requirements, will benefit greatly. Additionally, the contract supports the Welsh economy and aligns with Transport for Wales’s objectives to reduce plastic usage. Businesses that can offer high-quality products and services while supporting environmental and economic sustainability are well-suited to compete in such tender opportunities. The focus on local and sustainable procurement also opens avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and collaborate on large-scale public procurement projects.

## Notice

TFW Catering have a requirement for Food & Beverage supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply into Transport for Wales four catering service centres based at Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, Chester.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TFW Catering have a requirement for Food & Beverage supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply into Transport for Wales four catering service centres based at Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, Chester. The successfully tender would Satisfy localised procurement focusing on local suppliers and supporting Welsh economy. They would Support TFW in achieving objectives of being plastic free in 2023 as well as the future generations act. To collaborate our Premier Blas fresh food offering principles. Meet all food safety legalisation. Offer full traceability of products. Work with and support local Welsh suppliers.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004492-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £292,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £292,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTELL HOWELL FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004492-2025
- 24 May 2023 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014774-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

## Provenance

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