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

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

26 Jun 2026 at 09:12

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council aimed to appoint a suitable operator to manage and operate the service of outdoor visitor attractions at Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down. The industry category is classified under fair and amusement park services, with additional focus on fair services. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, reached the tender and award stages, with the contract being awarded on 26th June 2026 to Dizzylands Funfair for a period from 28th March 2026 to 30th September 2026. The total contract value is £25,000, and the location for service delivery includes various regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

The tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the amusement and park services industry, particularly those capable of operating seasonal visitor attractions. Smaller enterprises can particularly benefit, as the procurement specifies that it welcomes SMEs. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their growth within the UK and potentially expound into the listed international regions. The selection process involved an open bidding method, which makes it accessible and potentially profitable for various qualified entities striving to expand their market presence.

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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 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adb4c358-0716-4302-90d0-693384f04877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949bb64d-ed05-44c5-9ed0-a952ae4d65c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIZZYLANDS FUNFAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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