Scope
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.
Contract 1. Dunsters Farm Limited - Soft Drinks -MCCC - T&Cs - 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £552,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 12 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED
- Companies House: 00786115
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGD-6718-RDBX
Waterfold Business Park
Lancs
BL9 7BR
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@dunstersfarm.com
Website: http://www.dunstersfarm.com
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Dunsters Farm Limited - Soft Drinks -MCCC - T&Cs - 2026
Contracting authority
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
- Companies House: 00953285
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-7173-HLXX
Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited Windmill Street
Manchester
M2 3GX
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government