--- title: "CA17828 - RFQ 2026/10 - Operation of 7 no. Mobile Catering Pitches at Council Tourism Facilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-05-18" --- # CA17828 - RFQ 2026/10 - Operation of 7 no. Mobile Catering Pitches at Council Tourism Facilities Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f090fb4-33ad-4b57-b803-82d619ee0435.json) ## Summary Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting bids for the operation of seven mobile catering pitches at prominent tourism facilities, under the open procedure method. The procurement process is at the tender stage with the deadline for submissions set for 1st June 2026. This opportunity is classified under the catering services category (CPV code 55520000) and seeks operators who can offer high standards in food quality and service. The locations for the catering pitches include Castlewellan Forest Park, Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Bloody Bridge Car Park, Tyrella Beach, and Spelga Dam. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and end on 31st March 2027. This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services that can demonstrate a commitment to quality, sustainability, and consistent service delivery. Businesses capable of providing high-quality local food and drink and those with well-presented catering units and staff would be well-suited to this contract. Leveraging these high-profile locations could significantly enhance visibility and business growth within the tourism sector. ## Notice Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ('The Council') is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Operators to provide mobile catering services at popular tourism facilities. The mobile catering service will form a key part of Council's service provision at each facility. Accordingly, the Council expects successful Operators to continuously deliver the highest standards in food quality, presentation, sustainability, and customer service. Paramount within this expectation is well presented catering units and staff, high quality local food and drink, a commitment to sustainable fuel sources and consumables, and punctual and consistent service times. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Castlewellan Forest Park Lot 2: Lot 2 - Slieve Gullion Forest Park - Pitch A Lot 3: Lot 3 - Slieve Gullion Forest Park - Pitch B Lot 4: Lot 4 - Bloody Bridge Car Park Lot 5: Lot 5 - Tyrella Beach Lot 6: Lot 6 - Spelga Dam - Pitch A Lot 7: Lot 7 - Spelga Dam - Pitch B To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17828. 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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28172ab4-89f8-4832-b3b1-208f07b09118 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT34 2QU | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28172ab4-89f8-4832-b3b1-208f07b09118 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28172ab4-89f8-4832-b3b1-208f07b09118 18th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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