Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0605be
- Published by:
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
- Authority ID:
- AA82962
- Publication date:
- 15 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 February 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CA17016
Procurement 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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1.00 GBP to 1.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2036
Contracting authority
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Identification register:
Address 1: O' Hagan House, Monaghan Row
Town/City: Newry
Postcode: BT35 8DJ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMQ-5831-RNZM
NUTS code: UKN08
Contact name: Adrian Doyle
Email: adrian.doyle@nmandd.org
Telephone: 03301374253
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Lot value (estimated)
1.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1.20 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2036, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Maximum 7 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
As per Tender Documentation
Description
As per Tender Documentation
Weighting: 40.0
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
As per Tender Documentation
Description
As per Tender Documentation
Weighting: 60.0
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
06 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
02 February 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 55500000 |
Canteen and catering services |
Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
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