---
title: "Catering support at Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West, Cardiff UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ff8d"
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published: "2025-07-09"
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# Catering support at Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West, Cardiff UK7

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff8d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for catering services at the Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West in Cardiff. The process, initiated via an open procedure, concluded its award stage with Mountain Tops Limited t/a Cresta Caterers, based in Aberdare, appointed as the supplier. The contract was signed on 18th June 2025, and it commenced on 9th July 2025, with an end date set for 1st April 2026. Located within the industry category of catering services, this procurement falls under central government activities and is valued at £759,936 gross. The contract allows for renewal, providing the possibility of extending the service by up to three additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in catering services, particularly those with large-scale operational capabilities like Mountain Tops Limited. Companies involved in catering and hospitality can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and enhance their credibility within the industry. The procurement method of open procedure encourages various suppliers to participate, granting diverse businesses the chance to bid and potentially secure a governmental contract, thus aiding in strategic business growth and development.

## Notice

Provision of Catering support at Royal Navy Candidate Preparation Course West, Cardiff UK7

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 3 Optional years, replicating the first core year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038521-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £633,280 |
| Lots value | £633,280 |
| Awards value | £633,280 |
| Contracts value | £633,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOUNTAIN TOPS LIMITED T/A CRESTA CATERERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038521-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 11:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013934-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038521-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013934-2025
  9th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-563

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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