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Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited

Manchester City Council · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 01:03.

Opportunity overview

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 £184k. 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.

Awarded to

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Dunsters Farm Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£364k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Feb 2026
Award ID
009463-2026-1
Status
active
Location
Bury, UKD3, BL9 7BR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV15980000 — Non-alcoholic beverages

Lots

  • 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 £184k. 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN796454
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
15980000
Description
Non-alcoholic beverages

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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 £184k. 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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 2
Name
Social, Economical and Environmental Impact
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
55

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD3

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Manchester City Council
Id
GB-FTS-79761

Identifier

Legal Name
Manchester City Council

Address

Street Address
Manchester Central, Petersfield
Locality
Manchester
Region
UKD3
Postal Code
M2 3GX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Mr Luke Sheldon
Telephone
+44 16183427003245

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Dunsters Farm Limited
Id
GB-FTS-173370

Identifier

Legal Name
Dunsters Farm Limited

Address

Street Address
Waterfold Park
Locality
Bury
Region
UKD3
Postal Code
BL9 7BR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Id
GB-FTS-165785

Identifier

Legal Name
Manchester Central Convention Complex

Address

Street Address
Windmill Street
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M2 3GX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
009463-2026-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-173370
Name
Dunsters Farm Limited

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
009463-2026-1
Award ID
009463-2026-1
Status
active
Date Signed
3 Feb 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
364,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD3 · M2 3GX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD3

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 009463-2026award, contract ·