Scope
Reference
AWE03319
Description
AWE is looking to secure a new contract 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 other possible new facilities during the contract duration.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2035
- Possible extension to 31 March 2037
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39221000 - Kitchen equipment
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment
- 39315000 - Restaurant equipment
- 55510000 - Canteen services
Contract locations
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 December 2025
Engagement process description
AWE intends to undertake a 3-stage approach to market engagement as detailed below:
• Project Overview - Early introductory session to those registering interest
• Project Detail - Specification overview, commercial approach, contracting basis and KPIs
• Project Timings - Pre-launch session to outline the process details, timings and key milestones
Note the above may be subject to change and AWE will update the market should this be the case.
Suppliers are asked to register their interest to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk stating the title of the procurement "AWE Corporate Catering & Hospitality Services" in the email header.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 January 2026
Contracting authority
Atomic Weapons Establishment
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCH-2579-LGTN
AWE Aldermaston
Reading
RG7 4PR
United Kingdom
Email: aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government