Tender

Management and Operation of the Catering Kiosk at the Aquasplash at Aberavon Seafront

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, located in Port Talbot, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the “Management and Operation of the Catering Kiosk at the Aquasplash at Aberavon Seafront.” This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically within restaurant and food-serving services. The procurement method is an open competition, below threshold, with the tender deadline set for 29th May 2026 at 12:00 PM. The council is looking to engage a suitable supplier to enter into an operating agreement and lease until 31st March 2030. Any enquiries can be made before the 22nd of May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in food services. By securing this contract, businesses can gain a foothold in a scenic and popular location at Aberavon Seafront, enhancing their local market presence. The open competition nature of the tender process allows for a wide range of businesses with expertise in managing food service operations to participate, thus encouraging diversity and innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Management and Operation of the Catering Kiosk at the Aquasplash at Aberavon Seafront

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier (person/organisation) to undertake the management and operation of the catering kiosk at the Aquasplash Facility at Aberavon Seafront, Aberavon, Port Talbot in the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot. The Operator is required to enter into an operating agreement and a lease with the Council from a date to be agreed to the 31st March 2030. Full details of the Council's requirements in relation to the Operating Agreement and Lease are set out in the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040258-2026
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

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

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