--- title: "Provision and Operation of a Regular Car Boot Sale at Burry Port Harbour" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-05" --- # Provision and Operation of a Regular Car Boot Sale at Burry Port Harbour Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1.json) ## Summary Carmarthenshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision and operation of a regular car boot sale at Burry Port Harbour. The Council, acting as the buyer, seeks to gather feedback from the market regarding operational requirements and other considerations. This preliminary engagement process is underway and includes a milestone for market feedback due by 27 March 2026. Businesses and community-led organisations interested in providing insights on various aspects, such as suggested operating times and infrastructure requirements, are invited to reach out via email. The tender, although yet to be officially launched, falls under the services category with classifications including land and entertainment services, and aims to support local traders and micro businesses while enhancing the community experience. This upcoming tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, community organisation, and entertainment services to tap into the local market by potentially running a recurring event within the Burry Port Harbour area. By contributing to a well-managed car boot sale, businesses can gain visibility, explore new revenue mechanisms, and foster community engagement. The tender is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the focus on supporting casual sellers and local traders. With the Council gathering insights for a potentially thriving event, businesses capable of offering innovative operational solutions and keen on creating positive community impacts will benefit from participating in the engagement process and preparing for possible future procurement opportunities. ## Notice Carmarthenshire County Council is considering granting a concession for a provider to organise, manage, and promote a recurring car boot sale within the Burry Port Harbour area. The intended outcome is to establish a regular, high quality event that: * attracts visitors and increases activity at the harbour. * supports micro businesses, casual sellers, and local traders. * contributes positively to the harbour's commercial and community offer. * operates safely, responsibly, and in keeping with the character and operational needs of the harbour. Supported by a detailed event management plan and risk assessments. * Public Liability of PS10million The Council seeks insights into operational requirements, viability considerations, suitable operating times, site layout needs, traffic management, waste management, and any infrastructure or support expected from the Council. The Council invites interested organisations to register their interest and request further information in relation to the provision of this service. This invitation is issued for information-gathering and early market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to proceed with any future procurement process. The Council reserves the right to amend the scope, structure, or timing of any future procurement. The car boot operation must comply with relevant licensing, harbour byelaws, environmental regulations, and safety requirements. ### Planning Information The Council seeks market feedback on: The Council is seeking feedback on the following: • Levels of interest from experienced operators or community-led organisations • Suggested operating times, frequency, and seasonal considerations • Infrastructure requirements (space, equipment, utilities, signage, staffing, etc.) • Any constraints or risks that providers foresee • Costs, revenue mechanisms, or expected commercial arrangements • Ideas for enhancing visitor experience and community benefit Interested parties to contact Neil Thomas/Dawn Boyle via email infopembrey@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Responses will be treated as commercially confidential. Aggregated feedback may inform procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute an invitation to tender. The Council is not obliged to proceed with procurement or award a contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019762-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,399 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 1JP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 70320000 - Land rental or sale services - 70321000 - Land rental services - 70322000 - Vacant-land rental or sale services - 79952000 - Event services - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 09:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019762-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019762-2026 5th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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