Soft Drinks 075-2025 - Supply of Soft Drinks at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited

A Tender Notice
by MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
2 year
Value
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Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
05 Nov 2025
Delivery
01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2028
Deadline
30 Nov 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

Greater Manchester:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

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.

Renewal Options

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.

Award Criteria

Quality Weighted scores will be calculated by multiplying the score for each quality criteria by its weighting. The weighted scores will be totalled for each tender. The totals will be normalised so that the normalised highest total will attract the highest quality score i.e. (25%). There is an un-weighted quality threshold of (17%). This means that if a tenderer's quality score does not reach the un-weighted quality threshold the weighting will not be applied to the quality criteria and the tender will no longer be considered.
Sustainability/Social Impact Weighted scores will be calculated by multiplying the score for each Sustainability criteria by its weighting. The weighted scores will be totalled for each tender. The totals will be normalised so that the normalised highest total will attract the highest quality score i.e. (20%).
Price With regards to the price evaluation, the lowest price tenderer will be awarded the maximum price score (55%) and tenderers will thereafter be ranked and scored in accordance with how much more expensive their prices are compared to the lowest price, e.g., if tenderer X is 50% more expensive than the lowest price it will be awarded 50% less price points than the lowest price tender. If 125% is more expensive it will be awarded 125% less price score making this a minus score. Only the top 30 products based on annual volumes will be weighted and subjects to review. However, a full price list is required for all products.

CPV Codes

  • 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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