AwardedAwarded 3 February 2026

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

Manchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Manchester City Council awarded food and drink work to Dunsters Farm Limited on 3 February 2026.

The notice gives a value of £552,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 February 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Dunsters Farm Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£364,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 071345-2025
  2. Contract award notice · notice 009463-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

98

Awards

56

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  1. Ice Cream Concession, Towneley Park

    Burnley Borough CouncilNorth WestFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £320kestimated
  2. Supply of Food Service- (Multiple Lots)

    Anchor Hanover GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFood and drink supplies

    Open13 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £88.4mestimated
  3. NEPO407 - Food Supply

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth East, North WestFood and drink supplies

    Open23 days left11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200mframework ceiling

From notice 071345-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2025, last updated 3 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.