---
title: "Supply of Onboard Alcohol Wine and Champagne"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Supply of Onboard Alcohol Wine and Champagne

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f7e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Transport for Wales, involves the supply of onboard alcohol, specifically wine and champagne, for their catering services. The contract involves distribution to four catering service centres located in Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester, reflecting a commitment to local economic support and customer satisfaction. This contract, initiated through an open procedure under the UK's Procurement Act 2023, has moved through the tender and award stages, with the most recent award being confirmed on 22nd October 2025. The formal contract commenced on 23rd October 2025 and is set to run until 13th October 2028, with potential extension to 2029. The procurement value is noted at £208,399, with a gross amount of £250,078.99 GBP. The procurement methodology favoured transparency and competitiveness, evidenced by its open procedure status.

This contract presents significant opportunities for suppliers within the wine industry, particularly those capable of managing large-scale distribution to multiple locations. Businesses that can source locally and focus on quality and provenance would be well-positioned to compete, particularly small and medium enterprises that meet TFW's criteria for local supplier engagement. The increased demand for premium wines and champagnes aligns with emerging trends in onboard hospitality services, appealing to suppliers specializing in premium beverage offerings that can also support the local Welsh economy. This procurement highlights a growing trend where public contracts are not only about supply but also about enhancing local economic growth through strategic sourcing and supply chain distribution.

## Notice

TFW Catering is seeking a wholesale Wine & champagne supplier for our on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations. Logistically we need someone who can distribute to four catering service centre's based at Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury and Chester. The preferred supplier would ideally focus on provenance, with local suppliers in order to satisfy customer demand and support the Welsh economy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract with 1 year extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067370-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | £208,399 |
| Contracts value | £208,399 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RDM WINE T/A FINE WINES DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15930000 - Wines
- 15942000 - Fruit wines

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067370-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 13:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060197-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 13:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039997-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067370-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060197-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039997-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://tfw.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlitt_118670project_59929
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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