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T26/27-034 Mobile Vendors to trade in various Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council sites

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

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16 Oct 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking mobile vendors to provide food and drink services in its parks and playing fields, helping improve the visitor experience for park users including families, dog walkers, sports clubs and park-run participants. The opportunity covers nine separate pitches: Billy Neil Country Park, Moira Demesne, Hillsborough Forest Park and Play Area, Wallace Park, Loughmoss Playing Fields, Hydebank Playing Fields, Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields, Laurelhill Playing Fields and Moat Park. Vendors would operate a mobile outlet at the site or sites they are appointed to. The services include food serving, beverage serving and cafeteria provision.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The process reached the tender stage; the enquiry deadline was 27 October 2026 at 12:00 and the offer deadline was 6 November 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission was permitted. Each pitch is a separate lot, and bids are assessed on price (60%) and quality (40%). The contract period for each lot runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027, with a renewal arrangement described as 1+1+1 and a maximum extent to 30 November 2029. The stated estimated value for each lot is £0 gross.

This opportunity suits mobile catering businesses able to take an outlet to a public park or playing field and serve a varied mix of visitors, from families and children to walkers, sports clubs and park-run participants. Suppliers should be suitably qualified and experienced in mobile vending, as the council expressly seeks vendors with those qualities. The nine-site structure gives vendors the chance to focus on locations that fit their operating footprint, although each pitch is assessed separately. A strong offer will need to demonstrate both competitive pricing and the quality of the proposed service, since quality accounts for a substantial share of the evaluation. The requirement is for practical, visitor-facing food and drink provision in outdoor recreation settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26/27-034 Mobile Vendors to trade in various Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council sites

Notice Description

Lisburn Castlereagh City Council wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendors to operate in the locations listed below. The council sees the provision of mobile vending in parks not only as a service but also to enhance the visitor experience. Many different people use the parks, from children and parents at the play area, regular dog walkers, soccer clubs, park run enthusiasts, as well as other different user profiles from summer to winter. The site/pitch for the mobile outlet to trade will be awarded in 9 lots- Billy Neil Country Park, Moira Demesne, Hillsborough Forest, Wallace Park, Loughmoss Playing Field, Hydebank Playing Field , Queen Elizabeth Playing Field, Laurelhill Playing Field, Moat Park

Lot Information

Billy Neil Country Park

mobile outlet to trade at Billy Neil Country Park

Renewal: 1+1+1

Moira Demesne

mobile outlet to trade at Moira Demesne

Renewal: 1+1+1

Hillsborough Forest Park and Play Area

mobile outlet to trade at Hillsborough forest Park and Play Area

Renewal: 1+1+1

Wallace Park

mobile outlet to trade at Wallace Park

Renewal: 1+1+1

Loughmoss Playing Fields

mobile outlet to trade at Loughmoss playing fields

Renewal: 1+1+1

Hydebank Playing Fields

mobile outlet to trade at Hydebank Playing Fields

Renewal: 1+1+1

Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields

mobile outlet to trade at Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields

Renewal: 1+1+1

Laurelhill Playing Fields

mobile outlet to trade at Laurehill Playing Fields

Renewal: 1+1+1

Moat Park

mobile outlet to trade at Moat Park

Renewal: 1+1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097823-2026
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
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

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

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