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title: "Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited"
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published: "2026-03-18"
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# Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited

Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db25

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## Summary

Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, a public authority in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process under the tender titled "Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks." This contract is part of the goods procurement category and follows the open procedure method. The process involves supplying non-alcoholic beverages to multiple venues including the Manchester Central Convention Complex, various libraries, and a visitors park. Estimated annual spending is £184k, with the contract period lasting from March 2026 to February 2028, plus an option to extend for a further 12 months. Key dates include the contract award on 3rd February 2026 and the procurement process finalising with the contract signed on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for suppliers in the beverage industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality non-alcoholic drinks on short notice, including weekends. Businesses that are adaptable to dynamic service requests and can ensure swift delivery will be well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. Dunsters Farm Limited, identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage successfully in public procurement. The contract's emphasis on quality, sustainability, and competitive pricing ensures that qualifying businesses have a viable pathway to enhance their market presence in Manchester's dynamic events sector.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a supplier to supply soft drinks to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and any other associated sites. Estimated annual spend is circa PS184k. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services with the option to extend for up to an additional twelve (12) months (Manchester Central only option) with an anticipated Contract start date of February 2026. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide soft drinks for all onsite retail operations and hospitality events. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery, including Saturday and Sunday orders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services with the option to extend for up to an additional twelve (12) months (Manchester Central only option) with an anticipated Contract start date of February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024658-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £552,000 |
| Lots value | £552,000 |
| Awards value | £552,000 |
| Contracts value | £552,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3GX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNSTERS FARM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024658-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009480-2026
- 5 Nov 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071331-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024658-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009480-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071331-2025
  5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  1. Tenderers submissions must be responded to as instructed and returned. Manchester Central reserves the right to disqualify a company if the Tender is not submitted as instructed. 2. Tenderers submissions must be uploaded via https://procontract.due-north.com using the reference number DN796454 no later than: 28th November 2025 at 12pm Noon. Until the above closing date, you will have the chance to upload a new Tender, should you wish to amend your submission. 4. If your Tender response is received late, it may not be accepted. 5. Tenders' responses submitted by post, fax or other electronic means will not be accepted. 6. Failure to comply with the above may invalidate your tender response.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7398
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7400
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7402
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7404
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13493

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dunstersfarm.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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