Tender

Mobile Refreshment Unit at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Natural Resources Wales pertains to the awarding of a licence for the operation of a mobile refreshment unit at Craig y Llyn layby in Rhigos, under the industry category of catering services. Based in Cardiff, Natural Resources Wales is a public authority within Central Government, with the tender targeting the Rhondda Cynon Taf area in the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender stage, as announced on 10th October 2025, with submissions closing on 1st December 2025. The one-year licence is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and end on 28th February 2027. This procurement is conducted using an open method below the threshold, inviting a competitive process that focuses on services.

The tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in catering services to enhance their portfolios by operating a mobile refreshment unit in a scenic tourism area, thereby contributing to the local visitor experience. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the opportunity allows the awarded business to align with strategic objectives such as promoting tourism, supporting health and well-being, and facilitating community involvement. Businesses with a strong quality offering, particularly those capable of adhering to food safety regulations and possessing or willing to obtain Environmental Health registration, are encouraged to tender their interest in this stimulating opportunity.

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Notice Title

Mobile Refreshment Unit at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos

Notice Description

* NRW are inviting you to tender for a licence for the operation of a mobile refreshment unit at our site at Craig y Llyn layby in line with NRW's requirements and specifications as described in this document. * NRW is seeking a business to add to the general visitor experience in the Rhigos escarpment landscape. * NRW are offering an opportunity for rental of a commercial pitch for a single Mobile Refreshment Unit in the Craig y Llyn layby beside the A4061 (GR SN 927 032 between Hirwaun and Treherbert) within Rhondda Cynon Taf. * This will assist Natural Resources Wales in the delivery of the Welsh Governments' objectives in terms of our strategic goals which include: * access to woodlands * the use of forests for tourism * health and wellbeing * employment and education * the environment * active community participation * rural and economic development * increasing customer facilities * It is expected that the successful bidder will help deliver and develop on these objectives by operating a high quality commercial outlet * One year licence agreement to commence on 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. * Business unit must be mobile and removed from site each day and is limited to one unit. * The Licensee will be allowed to operate during the following business hours: between 07:00 and 20:00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064308-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Kate Whittle
Contact Email
kate.whittle@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000 653000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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