Onboard Supply of Food, Beverages and Alcohol
Issued by Transport for Wales (TFW) · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 1 Oct 2026
- Value
- GBP 1,100,000
- Reference
- C001664.00
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- goods
At a glance
Transport for Wales (TFW) in United Kingdom has published a request for information: “Onboard Supply of Food, Beverages and Alcohol”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 1,100,000. Quote reference C001664.00 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 5 notices from this buyer since 2026, 5 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.
Details
Transport 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.
This notice has closed — what to do next
We hold 5 notices from Transport for Wales (TFW), going back to September 2026 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Manufacturing & Supply and Transport & Logistics.
Before you bid on this tender
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- Confirm the closing date and submission window on the official portal before you start preparing your bid.
- Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
- Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
- Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
- Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
- Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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