Tender

CA17031 - RFQ 2025/50 - Provision to Operate a Service of Outdoor Visitor Attractions at Castle Park Newcastle

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a suitable operator to manage and operate seasonal outdoor visitor attractions at Castle Park in Newcastle, County Down. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Fair and amusement park services" with a classification code of 92331000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 30th January 2026, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of potential suppliers to apply.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the tourism and visitor attraction sectors, particularly those specialising in managing seasonal entertainment events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in operating and maintaining high-standard amusement facilities could significantly benefit from competing in this tender. The open nature of the procurement process invites a variety of businesses to apply, providing opportunities to expand market presence and showcase capabilities in a prominent public venue like Castle Park.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17031 - RFQ 2025/50 - Provision to Operate a Service of Outdoor Visitor Attractions at Castle Park Newcastle

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable operator for the management and operations of seasonal visitor attractions at Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17031. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17031 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949bb64d-ed05-44c5-9ed0-a952ae4d65c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

92331100 - Fair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Seamus McGeoghegan
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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