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UK2

Provision and Operation of a Regular Car Boot Sale at Burry Port Harbour

  • First published: 05 March 2026
  • Last modified: 05 March 2026
  • Version: 1
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1
Published by:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA0281
Publication date:
05 March 2026
Deadline date:
27 March 2026
Notice type:
UK2
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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 £10millionThe 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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

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 £10million

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.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL14 - South West Wales

Total value (estimated)

19399.99 GBP Excluding VAT

23280.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

15 May 2026, 00:00AM to 14 May 2027, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Carmarthenshire County Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: County Hall

Town/City: Carmarthen

Postcode: SA31 1JP

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVL-7854-TMRZ

Contact name: Neil Thomas and Dawn Boyle

Email: infopembrey@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Concession

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 70321000 - Land rental services
  • 70322000 - Vacant-land rental or sale services
  • 92300000 - Entertainment services
  • 70320000 - Land rental or sale services
  • 79952000 - Event services

Delivery regions

  • UKL14 - South West Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

14 May 2027, 23:59PM

Engagement

Engagement process description

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.

Due date

27 March 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

15 April 2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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