---
title: "Mobile Refreshment Unit at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aca0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# Mobile Refreshment Unit at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aca0

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales, a public authority under central government, is inviting tenders for the operation of a mobile refreshment unit at their site at Craig y Llyn layby, located beside the A4061 between Hirwaun and Treherbert in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK. This opportunity falls under the industry category of catering services and is part of a broader initiative to enhance the visitor experience and meet strategic goals such as promoting tourism, employment, and rural development. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions allowed electronically until 1st December 2025. The contract, involving a one-year licence agreement, will commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their offerings and participate in a project that supports environmental and regional objectives. With a gross value of £8,400, the contract promises not only financial gain but also the chance to contribute to community engagement and tourism promotion. Businesses with expertise in food safety, hygiene, and environmental health compliance can greatly benefit from this tender, offering their services in a scenic and strategic location that aligns with government sustainability and economic goals.

## Notice

* NRW are inviting you to tender for a licence for the operation of a mobile refreshment unit at our site at Craig y Llyn layby in line with NRW's requirements and specifications as described in this document. * NRW is seeking a business to add to the general visitor experience in the Rhigos escarpment landscape. * NRW are offering an opportunity for rental of a commercial pitch for a single Mobile Refreshment Unit in the Craig y Llyn layby beside the A4061 (GR SN 927 032 between Hirwaun and Treherbert) within Rhondda Cynon Taf. * This will assist Natural Resources Wales in the delivery of the Welsh Governments' objectives in terms of our strategic goals which include: * access to woodlands * the use of forests for tourism * health and wellbeing * employment and education * the environment * active community participation * rural and economic development * increasing customer facilities * It is expected that the successful bidder will help deliver and develop on these objectives by operating a high quality commercial outlet * One year licence agreement to commence on 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. * Business unit must be mobile and removed from site each day and is limited to one unit. * The Licensee will be allowed to operate during the following business hours: between 07:00 and 20:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064216-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064216-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064120-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064216-2025
  10th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064120-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348176
  Invitation to tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348182
  Licence Agreement
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348184
  Site Map

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Authority/Notice/NoticeView.aspx?ID=156541

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