--- title: "AWE Catering and Hospitality Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c59.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT" published: "2026-05-01" --- # AWE Catering and Hospitality Services Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c59.json) ## Summary The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is currently involved in a tender process to engage a new service concession contractor for catering and hospitality services across its sites in Reading, UK. This comprehensive procurement involves the fitting out of a kitchen and dining area in a new restaurant at the Hub facility, along with other potential facilities over the contract period. The procurement process, categorized under services, employs a competitive flexible procedure and is valued at approximately £32.3 million excluding VAT. The tender is at the stage where interested suppliers must register their interest by 12 May 2026, with the Invitation to Participate materials available from 19 May 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2027 and could extend until 30 June 2036 if optional extensions are executed. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in catering, hospitality, or related support services. The scope includes diverse activities like the operation of restaurants, cafés, coffee bars, deli counters, smart and micro markets, vending solutions, and event catering services. Companies with strengths in innovative food service solutions or those with experience in managing comprehensive catering operations may benefit from participating. The inclusion of high-value fit-out responsibilities and potential renewals allows scope for substantial business growth within the term of the contract. Businesses seeking to expand their operations in the UK public sector through a flexible yet structured competitive process will find this tender particularly appealing. ## Notice AWE is looking to secure a new service concession contractor for the provision of catering and hospitality services across its sites as well as the fit out of the kitchen and dining area of its new restaurant in the Hub facility, as well as the fit- out of other possible new facilities during the contract duration. The procurement will deliver a single contract to effectively manage all of AWE's catering and hospitality needs as well as fit out works and services, both initially, and as further required during the contract duration. The indicative scope includes and is not limited to: * Restaurants - Provision of a full-service dining offer including the preparation, provision and sale of a variety of meal options * Cafes - Preparation, provision and sale of light meals, snacks, and beverages * Coffee Bars - Preparation, provision and sale of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffees * Deli Counters - Preparation, provision and sale of made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and other deli-style items * Smart Markets - Provision and management of unattended retail spaces with self-checkout technology offering fresh and packaged food options * Micro Markets - Provision and management of compact, self-service food and beverage stations suitable for smaller locations * Vending Machine Solutions - Stocking, maintenance, and replenishment of vending machines offering snacks, drinks, and other consumables * Mobile Hot Food Solutions - Provision of mobile units, trucks or carts providing hot meals and snacks at designated times and locations * Water Coolers - Provision, installation, and maintenance of bottled or mains-fed water dispensers * Hospitality Services - Catering for meetings, events, and functions, including setup, service, and clean-up * Maintenance of all catering equipment * Cleaning of catering equipment * Provision of an EPOS till system capable of self service or supplier staff operated, including all associated hardware and software ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional catering facilities Renewal: There is an option to extend for up to two (2) years which may be taken at AWE's discretion. The estimated contract term includes the potential extension. ### Planning Information AWE intends to undertake a 3-stage approach to market engagement as detailed below: • Project Overview - Early introductory session to those registering interest • Project Detail - Specification overview, commercial approach, contracting basis and KPIs • Project Timings - Pre-launch session to outline the process details, timings and key milestones Note the above may be subject to change and AWE will update the market should this be the case. Suppliers are asked to register their interest to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk stating the title of the procurement "AWE Corporate Catering & Hospitality Services" in the email header. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040443-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,300,000 | | Lots value | £32,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 39100000 - Furniture - 39221000 - Kitchen equipment - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 39310000 - Catering equipment - 45400000 - Building completion work - 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment - 55320000 - Meal-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040443-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013981-2026 - 8 Oct 2025 at 12:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063291-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 12:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063289-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 15:34 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038732-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 15:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038730-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040443-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013981-2026 16th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063291-2025 8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063289-2025 8th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038732-2025 9th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038730-2025 9th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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