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Onboard Supply of Food, Beverages and Alcohol

Transport for Wales (TFW) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 16:30.

Opportunity overview

Transport for Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a proposed framework agreement for the onboard supply of food, beverages and alcohol. The proposed framework is expected to comprise two separate lots: Lot 1: Food Supply & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Supply Lot 2: Alcohol Supply The framework will support the provision of products for onboard retail and hospitality operations. Suppliers may have the opportunity to bid for one, or two lots as part of any future procurement process. At this stage, no procurement has commenced and this notice is issued solely for the purpose of market engagement and obtaining feedback from potential suppliers.

Classification

  • CPV15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C001664.00
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15000000
Description
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The contracting authority is exploring the establishment of a new framework agreement for the onboard supply of food, beverages and alcohol and is keen to engage with suppliers operating within these sectors. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a short questionnaire to: • Assess the level of market interest in the proposed framework; • Understand supplier capability and capacity across the two proposed lots; • Determine whether suppliers would be interested in bidding for one, or both lots; • Understand the geographical location and operational reach of potential suppliers; • Identify any barriers, opportunities or considerations that may influence participation in a future procurement. Participation in this market engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Information gathered will be used solely to inform the authority's procurement strategy and market understanding. Suppliers wishing to participate should complete and return the questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided within this notice. Copy and paste the following URL to access the questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/kETBP3bN4F Alternatively, please email supplychain@tfw.wales for a link to the questionnaire. The closing date for responses is midnight on Sunday 25th October 2026.
Due
25 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
092953-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Oct 2026, 15:24
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Transport for Wales (TFW)
Id
GB-COH-09476013

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
09476013

Address

Street Address
3 Llys Cadwyn
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 4TH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL15

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
Transport for Wales Rail Ltd
Id
GB-COH-12619906

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
12619906

Address

Street Address
3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 4TH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL15

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pontypridd · UKL15 · CF37 4TH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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