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AWE Catering and Hospitality Services
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01/ The notice
Key facts
- Value
- £32,300,000Estimated value stated in the notice
- Deadline (UK time)
- No deadline statedThe source does not state a submission deadline.
- Published
- 1 May 2026
- Region
- Not stated
02/ The brief
What the notice says
Not fully read: this is the notice text; attached documents are not read.
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
• Cafés - Preparation, provision and sale of light meals, snacks, and beverages
• Coffee Bars - Preparation, provision and sale of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffees
• Deli Counters - Preparation, provision and sale of made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and other deli-style items
• Smart Markets - Provision and management of unattended retail spaces with self-checkout technology offering fresh and packaged food options
• Micro Markets - Provision and management of compact, self-service food and beverage stations suitable for smaller locations
• Vending Machine Solutions - Stocking, maintenance, and replenishment of vending machines offering snacks, drinks, and other consumables
• Mobile Hot Food Solutions - Provision of mobile units, trucks or carts providing hot meals and snacks at designated times and locations
• Water Coolers - Provision, installation, and maintenance of bottled or mains-fed water dispensers
• Hospitality Services - Catering for meetings, events, and functions, including setup, service, and clean-up
• Maintenance of all catering equipment
• Cleaning of catering equipment
• Provision of an EPOS till system capable of self service or supplier staff operated, including all associated hardware and software
03/ Classification
CPV codes
Common Procurement Vocabulary codes, exactly as the notice lists them. No descriptions are added here.
- 50883000
- 55320000
- 39222000
- 39100000
- 55500000
- 39221000
- 45400000
- 39310000
04/ History
Releases of this notice
6 releases held, oldest first. Dates are UK time.
- 9 Jul 2025Planning notice
Planning notice published 9 July 2025.
Release 038730-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 9 Jul 2025Planning notice
Planning notice published 9 July 2025. The source does not state what changed.
Release 038732-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 8 Oct 2025Planning notice update
Planning notice update published 8 October 2025. The source does not state what changed.
Release 063289-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 8 Oct 2025Planning notice update
Planning notice update published 8 October 2025. The source does not state what changed.
Release 063291-2025
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 16 Feb 2026Planning notice
Planning notice published 16 February 2026. The notice text changed; the source gives no change note.
Release 013981-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 1 May 2026Tender notice
Tender notice published 1 May 2026. The notice text changed; the source gives no change note.
Release 040443-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab)
05/ Limits
What the source does not tell us
- The source does not state a submission deadline.
06/ Questions
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07/ Tender hubs
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- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-055c59
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Stage
- tender · Open
- Last verified
- Fri 8 May 2026, 08:13 BST
- Read at
- Fri 23 Oct 2026, 03:37 BST
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