DFI - Crumlin Road Gaol - Procurement of a new operator for the Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre at Crumlin Road Gaol PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT
Department for Infrastructure · Central government
In brief
Department for Infrastructure has announced plans to buy leisure and events and consultancy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 10 years, starting 19 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for leisure and events contracts in this region (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 044780-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
3Awards
2Similar open tenders
All open leisure and events tenders- £20kestimated
From notice 044780-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.