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Provision and Operation of a Regular Car Boot Sale at Burry Port Harbour
Carmarthenshire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Carmarthenshire County Council has announced plans to buy property and leisure and events 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 £19,400 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 15 May 2026.
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
Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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…Read the full 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.
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 019762-2026
About the buyer
Carmarthenshire County CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 019762-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.