Tender

T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Jun 2024 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering services at Belfast Zoo under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The title of the procurement is 'T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo', falling under the restaurant and food-serving services category. Interested Economic Operators must submit their initial Expressions of Interest by 29th July 2024. The tender involves a contract value of £2,500,000 and includes various venues within the zoo offering indoor and outdoor dining options, with a contract period of 3 years and a possible renewal for an additional 2 years.

This tender by the Belfast City Council presents an opportunity for catering businesses to expand their operations by providing services at a popular tourist attraction. Businesses specialising in restaurant and catering services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, paving the way for interested parties to engage with the Council and showcase their capabilities. With a substantial contract value and renewal possibility, this tender offers a promising avenue for business growth and long-term partnership opportunities for qualified service providers.

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Notice Title

T2510 - Provision of Catering Services at Belfast Zoo

Notice Description

Belfast City Council require a Contractor for the provision of catering services at Belfast Zoo including the operation of the Zoo Cafe, the Tree Top Tearooms, the provision and operation of an additional unit at a central location within the zoo and the provision of events catering at the zoo.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast Zoo is one of the city's oldest and best-loved attractions, celebrating 90 years in 2024. It is situated on the side of Cave Hill, with panoramic views across Belfast Lough. The Zoo Cafe offers indoor seated dining for up to 87 in the main restaurant and an additional 39 in the annex 'Party Room'. Generous outdoor seating is surrounded by mature trees with views of Belfast Lough. The Treetop Tearooms, the smaller of the premises is situated at the top of the zoo, with panoramic views of Belfast Lough and towards the top of Cave Hill. It can provide indoor seating for 25 , with ample outside seating for 80 and a large picnic area close by. The current additional catering unit (not provided by the Council) is a large kiosk offering hot drinks, ice cream and confectionary. It is located close to the playpark and lake and uses three-phase electric power.

Renewal: The contract period is for a 3 year period (36 months) with an option to renew for a further 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will include a 12 month break clause. Belfast City Council reserve the right to extend this contract period if the economic operator can present a valid case to do so e.g. to allow for a return of investment on a capital investment proposal regarding the venues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047171
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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