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
Description of possible extension:
Optional 2 year extension
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional catering facilities
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
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 January 2026
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
11 May 2026, 11:59pm
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 December 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Conditions of Participation
Initial Tenders
Final Tenders
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