The procurement contact named on the official notice.

If you are interested in participating in this tender, you must register your interest by submitting the following details by 12 May 2026 via email to AWEprocurement@AWE.co.uk, including "2166 - Catering and Hospitality Procurement" in the subject of your email: - Company Name - Contact Name - Contact Email Upon receipt of your registration of interest, you will be sent a Confidentiality Agreement to sign along with instructions on which email address to use when returning the signed copy. The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed and returned to the email address provided. Signature and return of the Confidentiality Agreement is required before AWE will permit a Supplier to access the relevant procurement documents for the Invitation to Participate ("ITP") stage. Those documents will be published on AWE's Oracle Fusion supplier portal (www.example.com, the link will be provided after registration) on 19 May 2026. No Supplier will be granted access before this date. Suppliers must note the following important information: a) There will be at least a 31 calendar day period between the date that the documents are made available on the Portal and the date by which all Suppliers must have submitted their ITP response b) Suppliers who register their interest via the email address given above and return their signed Confidentiality Agreement to AWE by 12 May 2026 will be granted access to the relevant procurement documents on the Portal on 19 May 2026 c) Suppliers who register and return their signed Confidentiality Agreement after 12 May 2026 will be given access to the relevant procurement documents on Fusion as soon as possible d) Receiving access to the procurement documents after 19 May 2026 will not entitle a Supplier to (and will not result in) an extension of time for submission of their ITP response. All dates and times given in this notice are indicative only and subject to change.

The submission route named on the official notice.

AWE is looking to secure a new service concession contractor for the provision of catering and hospitality services across its sites as well as the fit out of the kitchen and dining area of its new restaurant in the Hub facility, as well as the fit- out of other possible new facilities during the contract duration.

The procurement will deliver a single contract to effectively manage all of AWE's catering and hospitality needs as well as fit out works and services, both initially, and as further required during the contract duration.

The indicative scope includes and is not limited to: • Restaurants - Provision of a full-service dining offer including the preparation, provision and sale of a variety of meal options • Cafés - Preparation, provision and sale of light meals, snacks, and beverages • Coffee Bars - Preparation, provision and sale of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffees • Deli Counters - Preparation, provision and sale of made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and other deli-style items • Smart Markets - Provision and management of unattended retail spaces with self-checkout technology offering fresh and packaged food options • Micro Markets - Provision and management of compact, self-service food and beverage stations suitable for smaller locations • Vending Machine Solutions - Stocking, maintenance, and replenishment of vending machines offering snacks, drinks, and other consumables • Mobile Hot Food Solutions - Provision of mobile units, trucks or carts providing hot meals and snacks at designated times and locations • Water Coolers - Provision, installation, and maintenance of bottled or mains-fed water dispensers • Hospitality Services - Catering for meetings, events, and functions, including setup, service, and clean-up • Maintenance of all catering equipment • Cleaning of catering equipment • Provision of an EPOS till system capable of self service or supplier staff operated, including all associated hardware and software