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Published 23 Sept 2026, 15:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**

Official notice

Authority: Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services (55) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Budget not disclosed£0exc. VAT
Submissions closed 7 Oct 2026
Contract term 1 yr 8 moends 22 Sept 2028 · starts 11 Jan 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is inviting potential catering providers to operate the café and food offering at Navan Centre and Fort. Located just outside Armagh City, Navan Centre and Fort is a leading heritage attraction built around the ancient ceremonial site of Emain Mhacha, the legendary capital of Ulster. The Centre welcomes thousands of visitors annually through its guided tours, living history experiences, education programmes, events, gift shop and Coffee Shop. With growing visitor numbers, a busy events programme and increasing opportunities for group and corporate bookings, the Council is seeking a catering provider to help enhance the visitor experience and contribute to the future success of the site. The successful operator will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and operate a destination food and drink offer within Navan Centre and Fort.
  • Deliver catering services for events, educational groups and tour operators, where required.
  • Introduce innovative food and beverage concepts that align with the heritage and brand of the site, while supporting the Borough's reputation as Northern Ireland's Food Heartland.
  • Work in partnership with the Council to enhance visitor satisfaction, increase dwell time and encourage repeat visits.
  • Contribute to the long-term growth and success of Navan Centre and Fort. To find out more about the opportunity interested providers are encouraged to make contact via the means listed within the documents. For media queries or more information, contact details within.

CPV: Canteen and catering services · Canteen services · Catering services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 1 yr 8 moSMEVCSEPublished value£0
Contract period: 11 Jan 2027 – 22 Sept 2028 (1 yr 8 mo)
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: MAT

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 Sept 2026, 15:08 BST
Last source update
23 Sept 2026, 15:08 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-090236
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Canteen and catering servicesCanteen servicesCatering services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778d2 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowed
Submission deadline
7 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
7 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Sept 2026 → 11 Jan 2027 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published35 days ago
    23 Sept 2026, 15:08 BST
  2. Clarification questions by21 days ago
    7 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline21 days ago
    7 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    29 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 73 days
    11 Jan 2027

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    23 Sept 2026, 15:08 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PYMV-3527-LYNZ Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre, 66 Lakeview road, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, BT64 1ALContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender