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title: "Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06929c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06929c

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, is inviting bids for the Cadw Retail Food & Drink supply contract. This opportunity falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' industry category and involves supplying perishable products to be sold in Cadw gift shops and visitor centres. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with an open procedure procurement method. The contract, valued between £330,000 to £390,000, will initially run for three years with potential extensions up to a total of six years, starting on 3rd August 2026. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 18th June 2026 and the tender enquiry period ending on 11th June 2026. All submissions are to be made electronically through the BravoSolution etenderwales portal.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of perishable food and drink products, particularly those capable of managing flexible and responsive delivery schedules as required across diverse historic sites. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability aspects highlighted in the tender. Companies engaged in food supply chains with experience in working with government contracts and the capacity to scale deliveries based on seasonal demand would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence in the public sector. By aligning with the Welsh Government's procurement processes and adhering to the contract’s detailed terms, businesses can bolster their portfolios through this strategic partnership.

## Notice

Cadw is the Welsh Government's historic environment service working for an accessible and well protected historic environment for Wales. Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Cadw Retail Food & Drink. The tender is for the supply of perishable products to be sold in gift shops and visitor centres across Cadw monuments. The Contract is for the delivery of the Goods as described in the Specification. For information purposes the potential value of the Contract is estimated to be PS330,000 to PS390,000 for the full duration including any extensions. This estimation is based on historical spend data and therefore may increase or decrease during the contract duration. The Contract will be for a 3-year term with a possible extension of up to 3 years the possibility of the extension period (optional 1 plus optional 1 plus optional 1 years) will be based on a decision made by the client, in line with the Contract terms and conditions, based on policy requirements and budget availability. Subject always to the procurement exercise progressing in accordance with the Client's indicative timetable it is anticipated that the Contract will commence circa Monday 10 August 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has identified a core list of food & drink goods but also requires a % discount on all non core list of food & drink goods during the life of the contract.

Renewal: An initial 3 year contract with optional 1 + 1 + 1 years = 6 years in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | £390,000 |
| 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 | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041611-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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