Official UK procurement notice
Onboard Supply of Food, Beverages and Alcohol
Authority: Transport for Wales (TFW) (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTransport for Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a proposed framework agreement for the onboard supply of food, beverages and alcohol.
The proposed framework is expected to comprise two separate lots:
Lot 1: Food Supply & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Supply
Lot 2: Alcohol Supply
The framework will support the provision of products for onboard retail and hospitality operations. Suppliers may have the opportunity to bid for one, or two lots as part of any future procurement process.
At this stage, no procurement has commenced and this notice is issued solely for the purpose of market engagement and obtaining feedback from potential suppliers.
CPV: Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 3 yrs from 1 Apr 2027
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Lot 1PlannedRenewal
- Extensions
- Extension options published
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Planned procurement
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 1 Oct 2026, 15:24 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Oct 2026, 15:24 BST
- Authority reference
C001664.00- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ede
How it was run
- Appointment period ends
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Timeline
4 published dates · Europe/London- Planning notice publishedjust passed1 Oct 2026, 15:24 BST
- Market engagementin 24 days25 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
The contracting authority is exploring the establishment of a new framework agreement for the onboard supply of food, beverages and alcohol and is keen to engage with suppliers operating within these sectors. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a short questionnaire to: • Assess the level more…
of market interest in the proposed framework; • Understand supplier capability and capacity across the two proposed lots; • Determine whether suppliers would be interested in bidding for one, or both lots; • Understand the geographical location and operational reach of potential suppliers; • Identify any barriers, opportunities or considerations that may influence participation in a future procurement. Participation in this market engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Information gathered will be used solely to inform the authority's procurement strategy and market understanding. Suppliers wishing to participate should complete and return the questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided within this notice. Copy and paste the following URL to access the questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/kETBP3bN4F Alternatively, please email [email protected] for a link to the questionnaire. The closing date for responses is midnight on Sunday 25th October 2026. - Tender notice expectedin 60 days30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 181 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Pipeline notice- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Preliminary market engagement notice published1 Oct 2026, 15:24 BSTUK2
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Transport for Wales Rail LtdContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender