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Official procurement procedure
AWE Catering and Hospitality Services
Building completion work
Canteen and catering services
Catering equipment
+5 more
Published value
£32,300,000
Submission deadline 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Atomic Weapons Establishment: "AWE Catering and Hospitality Services". Published status: active. Published value: £32,300,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Atomic Weapons Establishment | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £32,300,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Atomic Weapons Establishment
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Atomic Weapons Establishment. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
Not availableNo published reports
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Weber Rescue UK LtdTop vendor: 100% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 16 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Rescue UK Ltd | 1 win | £138,052 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityAtomic Weapons Establishment | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published1 May 2026, 12:04 BST | Last source update1 May 2026, 12:04 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationBuilding completion work, Canteen and catering services, Catering equipment, Catering supplies, Furniture, Kitchen equipment, Meal-serving services, Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-055c59 | ||
What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £32,300,000
1 May 2026, 12:04 BST - Status changed to active
1 May 2026, 12:04 BST - Official notice release published
1 May 2026, 12:04 BST - tender value changed
16 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT - Official notice release published
16 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT - Official notice release published
8 Oct 2025, 13:28 BST - Published value updated to £39,670,000
8 Oct 2025, 13:24 BST - Official notice release published
8 Oct 2025, 13:24 BST - Status changed to planned
9 Jul 2025, 16:34 BST - Official notice release published
9 Jul 2025, 16:34 BST - Published value updated to £5,000,000
9 Jul 2025, 16:32 BST - Status changed to planning
9 Jul 2025, 16:32 BST - Official notice release published
9 Jul 2025, 16:32 BST - Buyer information updated
9 Jul 2025, 16:32 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished value£32,300,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
1 May 2026, 12:04 BST - Submission deadline
24 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Atomic Weapons Establishment
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PYCH-2579-LGTNDocuments (2)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 1 May 2026, 12:04 BST
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