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title: "Mobile Refreshment Unit at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad0e"
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buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
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# Mobile Refreshment Unit at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad0e

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Natural Resources Wales pertains to the awarding of a licence for the operation of a mobile refreshment unit at Craig y Llyn layby in Rhigos, under the industry category of catering services. Based in Cardiff, Natural Resources Wales is a public authority within Central Government, with the tender targeting the Rhondda Cynon Taf area in the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender stage, as announced on 10th October 2025, with submissions closing on 1st December 2025. The one-year licence is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and end on 28th February 2027. This procurement is conducted using an open method below the threshold, inviting a competitive process that focuses on services.

The tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in catering services to enhance their portfolios by operating a mobile refreshment unit in a scenic tourism area, thereby contributing to the local visitor experience. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the opportunity allows the awarded business to align with strategic objectives such as promoting tourism, supporting health and well-being, and facilitating community involvement. Businesses with a strong quality offering, particularly those capable of adhering to food safety regulations and possessing or willing to obtain Environmental Health registration, are encouraged to tender their interest in this stimulating opportunity.

## 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/064308-2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| 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 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064308-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064308-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## 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=156814

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