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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) · Local authority

In brief

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) was looking for suppliers for catering work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £1 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 April 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.

What the notice says

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.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 003136-2026

About the buyer

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Last 12 months

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153

Awards

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From notice 003136-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.