---
title: "Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06929d"
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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-06929d

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is inviting bids for the "Cadw Retail Food & Drink" contract, focusing on supplying perishable products to Cadw’s gift shops and visitor centres. This open procedure tender is categorised under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, reflecting its focus on retail goods for historic sites. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th June 2026. The contract, estimated between £330,000 to £390,000, is set to start on 3rd August 2026 and could potentially extend up to six years, depending on policy and budget considerations. The procurement will be conducted electronically through the BravoSolution eTenderWales portal, requiring submissions in either English or Welsh.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food and drink supplies, particularly those with experience in retail outlets or historical site operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable for this opportunity, given the emphasis on competitive pricing and quality. The contract involves the regular supply of goods directly to various locations, offering a stable and potentially long-term business relationship with Cadw and the Welsh Government. The procurement not only allows for the supply of core goods but also requires providing a percentage discount on non-core items, broadening the scope for vendors to maximise sales through additional product lines.

## 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/041612-2026 |
| 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 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041612-2026
  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

## Provenance

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