Tender

Tender 08/2025 - Appointment of a suitably experienced Cafe and Mobile Vendor Operator at Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Co Down.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is currently in the Tender stage for a new procurement opportunity titled "Tender 08/2025 - Appointment of a suitably experienced Café and Mobile Vendor Operator at Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Co Down." The industry category is services, specifically canteen and catering services, and the location for the project is United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, utilising a below-threshold open competition approach. Interested parties should note the key dates, with the tender period ending on 6th February 2026, and the contract is anticipated to start on 1st April 2026. The tender invites electronic submissions, enhancing accessibility for businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in catering and mobile vending operations, particularly those with experience in managing café services. The estimated contract duration spans from 2026 to 2029, with potential extensions bringing opportunities for continued partnership. Given the project's setting within Castlewellan Forest Park, businesses catering to high footfall tourist destinations stand to benefit. Furthermore, the contract's emphasis on quality and price criteria offers competitive advantages for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusive participation and growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender 08/2025 - Appointment of a suitably experienced Cafe and Mobile Vendor Operator at Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Co Down.

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (the "Council") manage Castlewellan Forest Park. In partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Council are nearing completion of a major construction project to redevelop the Walled Garden and historic Grange buildings, including a new 2-storey Cafe, Visitor Information Centre, Education Centre, Event Space and refurbished public toilets. In preparation for project completion, Council now wishes to appoint a suitably experienced caterer to operate the new Cafe and to provide a supporting mobile vending service in the adjoining car park. The aim of the mobile vending service is to help meet demand at peak visitor periods. The contract is anticipated to commence on a phased basis from Sunday 1st April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 7 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003136-2026
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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Adrian Doyle
Contact Email
adrian.doyle@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03301374253

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

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