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Buyer
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Location
Derry
Deadline
Closes 13 Nov 2026
Value
£36k
Key dates and value
Status
Closed
Submission deadline
7 Oct 2026
Published
23 Sept 2026
Contract start
11 Jan 2027
Contract end
22 Sept 2028
Location
Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Notice type
UK4
Overview
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.
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CPV codes
55500000 Canteen and catering services
55520000 Catering services
55510000 Canteen services
About the buyer
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has published 39 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £11.9m. 4 of them are currently open.
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