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.
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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
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Dunsters Farm Limited (SME) 5 bids received | £364,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 071345-2025
- Contract award notice · notice 009463-2026
About the buyer
Manchester City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
96Awards
50Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- Dunsters Farm Limited1 contract
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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.