Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Awarded contract
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Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026

Awarded 30 Sep 2026

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Awarded from this tender, closed 18 June 2026Cadw Retail Food & Drink - C270/2025/2026
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Awarded30 Sep 2026
Value£468,000.00
SupplierCastell Howell Foods Ltd
AgencyLlywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
RegionWales
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 2y 11mo3y term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2026Expires 30 Sept 2029

About

Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, is seeking to award a contract for Cadw Retail Food & Drink.

The tender is for the supply of perishable products to be sold in gift shops and visitor centres across Cadw monuments.

The potential value of the Contract is estimated to be £330,000 to £390,000 for the full duration including any extensions.

This estimation is based on historical spend data and therefore may increase or decrease during the contract duration.

The Contract will be for a 3-year term with a possible extension of up to 3 years the possibility of the extension period (optional 1 plus optional 1 plus optional 1 years) will be based on a decision made by the client, in line with the Contract terms and conditions, based on policy requirements and budget availability.

Subject always to the procurement exercise progressing in accordance with the Client’s indicative timetable it is anticipated that the Contract will commence circa Monday 10 August 2026.

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