Tender

Concessions Opportunities Pan Wales

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 15:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, a public authority under the Welsh devolved regulations, has initiated a procurement process to award mobile catering concessions throughout various popular outdoor locations in Wales. The opportunity, entitled "Concessions Opportunities Pan Wales," falls under the industry categories of food, beverages, and hotel and retail trade services. The procurement process is at the tender stage as of 2 February 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 3 March 2026. Prospective businesses are encouraged to attend a Meet the Buyer event online on 10 February 2026 to gain more insights into the tender process and specific site requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for mobile food and beverage businesses keen to expand into prominent outdoor venues visited by a diverse audience. Ideal candidates will be those who commit to sustainable practices, as the tender emphasises reducing food miles and using environmentally friendly operations. The process is conducted as an open competition under a concession regime, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow by aligning with public sector contracts within Wales. The award criteria balance quality (60%) and price (40%) considerations, providing an equitable platform for businesses focused on delivering both value and service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concessions Opportunities Pan Wales

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a new opportunity for mobile food and drink businesses to support and enhance some of the nation's best-loved outdoor locations. NRW is inviting bids for nine mobile catering concessions able to provide hot and/or cold food and beverages across a series of well-used forests and woodlands that attract thousands of walkers, cyclists, families and nature enthusiasts each year. Successful vendors will demonstrate a clear commitment to reducing food miles, eliminating single-use plastics, and adopting greener operational practices. Concessions will be available at the following sites: Forest Fawr, Caerphilly Llantrisant Woods Hafren Forest Tan y Coed, Machynlleth Newborough (2 opportunities) Coed y Brenin Van Road, Rudry Chepstow Park Woods Meet the Buyer Event NRW is holding a Meet the Buyer Event on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. This will be an online event and will give interested businesses the opportunity to ask any questions they may have on the bidding process or specific sites. To register for this event please email your details including name, email address, business name, location in Wales, to commercial@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061486
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009091-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Madeleine Palmer
Contact Email
madeleine.palmer@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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