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Tender 08/2025 - Appointment of a suitably experienced Café and Mobile Vendor Operator at Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Co Down.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Buyer Address: O' Hagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry, UKN08, BT35 8DJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Adrian Doyle

Contact Email: adrian.doyle@nmandd.org

Contact Telephone: 03301374253

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1.0 GBP
Gross: 1.2 GBP
Published
14 Jan 2026, 14:30
Deadline
06 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (the “Council”) manage Castlewellan Forest Park. In partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Council are nearing completion of a major construction project to redevelop the Walled Garden and historic Grange buildings, including a new 2-storey Café, Visitor Information Centre, Education Centre, Event Space and refurbished public toilets. In preparation for project completion, Council now wishes to appoint a suitably experienced caterer to operate the new Café and to provide a supporting mobile vending service in the adjoining car park. The aim of the mobile vending service is to help meet demand at peak visitor periods. The contract is anticipated to commence on a phased basis from Sunday 1st April 2026.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003136-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1.20

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): As per Tender Documentation (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): As per Tender Documentation (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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