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CfT: Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**
- Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
- 8/20
- Buyer Organisation:
- Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Title:
- Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**
- CfT CA Unique ID:
- ABC-1013
- Evaluation Mechanism:
- MAT
- 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.
- Services, Works, Goods:
- Goods
- Directive:
- UK
- Procedure:
- Open/Competitive Flexible
- CfT Involves:
- A Public Contract
- First Cycle:
- Public
- Tender Structure Envelope Type:
- Qualification
- Special Regime Contract:
- No
- CPV Codes:
- 55523000-Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
55500000-Canteen and catering services - Contact Point:
- procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
- Award per Item:
- No
- NUTS codes:
- UKN07
- Above or Below Threshold:
- Below
- Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
- 07/10/2026 12:00
- End of clarification period:
- 07/10/2026 12:00
- Upload of documents within the clarifications:
- Yes
- Tenders Opening Date:
- 07/10/2026 12:30
- Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
- Yes
- Contract awarded in Lots:
- No
- EU funding:
- No
- Multiple tenders will be accepted:
- No
- Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
- 12 months
- Validity of Tender in days or months:
- 90 days
- Date of Publication/Invitation:
- 23/09/2026 15:08