Buyer Name: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Buyer Address: Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited Windmill Street, Manchester, UKD33, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Buyer Name: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Buyer Address: Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited Windmill Street, Manchester, UKD33, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Manchester Central is currently looking for a supplier to supply soft drinks to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and any other associated sites. Estimated annual spend is circa £184k. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services with the option to extend for up to an additional twelve (12) months (Manchester Central only option) with an anticipated Contract start date of February 2026. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide soft drinks for all onsite retail operations and hospitality events. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery, including Saturday and Sunday orders.
External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com
Link Description: 1. Tenderers submissions must be responded to as instructed and returned. Manchester Central reserves the right to disqualify a company if the Tender is not submitted as instructed. 2. Tenderers submissions must be uploaded via https://procontract.due-north.com using the reference number DN796454 no later than: 28th November 2025 at 12pm Noon. Until the above closing date, you will have the chance to upload a new Tender, should you wish to amend your submission. 4. If your Tender response is received late, it may not be accepted. 5. Tenders' responses submitted by post, fax or other electronic means will not be accepted. 6. Failure to comply with the above may invalidate your tender response.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071331-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 552,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (25%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability/Social Impact (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (55%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: 1. Tenderers submissions must be responded to as instructed and returned. Manchester Central reserves the right to disqualify a company if the Tender is not submitted as instructed. 2. Tenderers submissions must be uploaded via https://procontract.due-north.com using the reference number DN796454 no later than: 28th November 2025 at 12pm Noon. Until the above closing date, you will have the chance to upload a new Tender, should you wish to amend your submission. 4. If your Tender response is received late, it may not be accepted. 5. Tenders' responses submitted by post, fax or other electronic means will not be accepted. 6. Failure to comply with the above may invalidate your tender response.
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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