AWE Catering and Hospitality Services
Description: 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 (read more...)
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.