---
title: "T2446 Provision of Catering and Retail Service at Belfast Castle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0402df"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-22"
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# T2446 Provision of Catering and Retail Service at Belfast Castle

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0402df

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering and retail services at Belfast Castle. The services required include wedding, celebratory, meeting, and retail services. The total contract value is £3,725,000 GBP. Economic Operators have been asked to submit their Expression of Interest by 12 noon on 23rd October 2023. The tender process involves a supplier engagement phase, such as presentations and site visits, followed by the formal tender submission process.

This tender opportunity presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the restaurant and food-serving services industry to offer their services at a popular visitor attraction in Belfast. Companies specialising in catering, retail, event management, and hospitality would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method being followed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, providing a platform for qualified businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term contract with Belfast City Council.

## Notice

Belfast City Council requires catering and retail service provision at Belfast Castle for the following services wedding, celebratory, meeting and retail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast Castle is one of Belfast's main visitor attractions with over 100 000 visitors. It is also a popular venue for meetings and events with several rooms available, the largest having a seated dining capacity of 160. A range of meetings and wedding/celebratory events are held each year. The retail element of the Castle includes a 40 seat tavern/cafe and a 40+ seat restaurant and is popular with tourists and local users.

Renewal: The contract period is for a 3 year period (36 months) with an option to renew for a further 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will include a 12 month break clause. Belfast City Council reserve the right to extend this contract period if the economic operator can present a valid case to do so e.g. to allow for a return of investment on a capital investment proposal regarding the venues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027987-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,725,000 |
| Lots value | £3,725,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2023 at 08:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027987-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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