T2446 Provision of Catering and Retail Service at Belfast Castle

Concepts

• belfast
• restaurant and food serving
• non-hotel accommodation
• camping sites

Location

Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GR

Description

Belfast City Council requires catering and retail service provision at Belfast Castle for the following services wedding, celebratory, meeting and retail.

Total Quantity or Scope

Belfast Castle is one of Belfast’s main visitor attractions with over 100 000 visitors. It is also a popular venue for meetings and events with several rooms available, the largest having a seated dining capacity of 160. A range of meetings and wedding/celebratory events are held each year. The retail element of the Castle includes a 40 seat tavern/cafe and a 40+ seat restaurant and is popular with tourists and local users.

Renewal Options

The contract period is for a 3 year period (36 months) with an option to renew for a further 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will include a 12 month break clause. Belfast City Council reserve the right to extend this contract period if the economic operator can present a valid case to do so e.g. to allow for a return of investment on a capital investment proposal regarding the venues.

CPV Codes

• 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
• 55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This procurement is being let under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ‘CCR 2016’ and the services in scope are listed under Schedule 3 of the CCR 2016, therefore associated procurement procedures apply as allowed for under these scope of services i.e. light touch regime. Economic Operators are asked to email their initial Expression of Interest to cps@belfastcity.gov.uk before 12 noon on 23rd October 2023. Following the closing date and time it is anticipated that all those who have expressed an interest will take part in supplier engagement, for example a presentation and site visit, followed by a tender process.